Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Education & Teaching
Company Industry
Education & Training
Safeguarding and commitment
Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of high quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.
Position overview
Taaleem is looking for a qualified, enthusiastic, and passionate PE teacher for a 3-month maternity cover to join our Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba from October 2026.
Dubai schools
The Dubai Schools mission is to be a beacon of academic excellence. Combining an inquisitive teaching approach and future-focused skillset delivery, we work hand-in-hand with the community to nurture students to become independent and empathetic learners. We offer an American education that will be guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values which will foster future-ready graduates, driven by pride and tolerance.
The main objective of the Dubai Schools Al Barsha, Al Khawaneej and Nad Al Sheba projects is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai’s aspiration to have 100% of Emirati students enrolled in 'Good+' rated schools.
Primary purpose of job
The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates, and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity, and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs and the Dubai Schools values of future ready, trust and empathy, collaboration and inclusion, cultural preservation, and academic excellence, the Dubai Schools teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programs lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfillment, and a love of lifelong learning in every one of our students. Dubai Schools and Taaleem teachers inspire young minds.
Key responsibilities
Represent areas of knowledge, understanding, and skills, in all their richness, to students taught.
Inculcate by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence, and compassion.
Engage and motivate students to achieve at levels that are beyond their expectations and previous limits.
Use excellent subject knowledge, and pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to enjoy learning.
Make full use of educational technology and blended learning practices to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels.
Plan lessons taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, as well as their learning styles, preferences, and capabilities.
Encourage and enable all students to become effective, confident, and independent lifelong learners.
Maintain excellent professional relationships with colleagues by making a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the school.
Plan and deliver a program of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum.
Cooperate with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices in the classroom, around the school, and on school trips, and take active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse, including racist or sexist abuse, bullying, and any kind of corporal punishment.
Communicate openly and professionally with parents regularly about the attainment and progress of their child.
Maintain high levels of confidentiality when speaking to parents and external parties.
Model good practice of academic honesty.
Contribute actively to department discussions in meetings.
Contribute to and plan after-school activities as required.
Actively support the school partnership with the community, for example attending school or community events which may occasionally occur at weekends or in the evening such as school concerts.
Other responsibilities as reasonably requested.
Position requirements
Education: Bachelor’s of Education degree and/or a valid certified professional teaching qualification and license.
Experience:
Experience teaching US curriculum (desirable)
Experience working with English language learners (advantageous)
At least 2 years teaching experience in an international school
Salary and benefits
Competitive tax-free salary
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