Job Purpose
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, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programmes lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment and a love of lifelong learning in each and every one of our students. Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds.
Key Relationships (Internal and External)
Students, colleagues, parents and the school Principal, Heads of School and Senior Leadership team
Safeguarding Statement
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 references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.
Job Purpose:
Responsible to the Head of Secondary and ultimately the Principal for the management and leadership of the teaching staff and delivery of the academic programme in the relevant department. This encompasses quality assurance, raising standards and tracking each teacher’s planning and delivery of the curriculum .
Key Relationships (Internal and External):
Head of School, Principal, Teachers, Students, Parents, Senior
Leadership Team .
Key Accountabilities:
Plan, implement and review the curriculum within the
framework of the school's communicated aims and objectives .
Oversee teaching within the department through the
preparation of schemes of work .
Responsible for the planning, administration and monitoring of
curriculum delivery .
Monitor data in the department, using it to develop action
plans for the improvement of student outcomes (progress,
attainment and learning skills) .
Ensure that students' work is regularly assessed, their
achievements recorded and that the department standardises
assessment tasks .
Manage the ordering, storage and use of materials,
equipment, books, etc. and to account for spending within any
allocated budget .
Oversee the work of teaching (and if appropriate non teaching)
staff assigned to the department and to advise and assist the
Principal in matters of staff appointments and staff review and
development .
Ensure the department develops and adheres to set
assessment schedule within the framework of the assessment
calendar .
Standards
To lead by example when it comes to outstanding teaching.
You are expected to keep abreast of curriculum developments and best practice in teaching in international schools .
To ensure that all the students receive the best possible preparation for internal and external assessments.
Each HOD will develop a SMART action plan for their department, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement. HODs are expected to provide evidence of, or action plans, designed to achieve the standards outlined by the Regulator and any applicable Inspection and Accreditation Bodies.
HODs will provide evidence, both qualitative and quantitative, that evaluates the relevant sections of any inspection or accreditation frameworks applicable to their department.
Person Specification:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in education or relevant degree
Experience: At least three years in a middle leadership role .
Competencies:
- Extensive experience with the School’s specific Curriculum
- Experience of working with DSIB, NEASC, CIS or similar school inspection/accreditation authority
- Experience of working in an international school setting
- Fully qualified to teach in the UAE
Attributes:
- Knowledgeable, Reflective, Inquirer, Thinker
- Empathises with and believes in the values of the school
- A student of learning and leading
- Solutions-focused
- Believes in the potential of all students
- Committed to professional learning
- A strategic thinker who can shape and deliver change
- Caring and Open-minded
- Passionate about international education and working with young people
- Sees leadership as a service to others
Job Purpose:
The core purpose of this role is to provide professional, highly effective leadership and management support that will help achieve outstanding results in all aspects of Primary School life. The Deputy Head of Primary supports an inspiring vision and clear direction that is shared by all members of the Primary School and the Senior Leadership Team. Ultimately, the Deputy Head of Primary is jointly responsible for ensuring that the curriculum, teaching and assessment practices inspire high levels of engagement, achievement and progress for students of all abilities
Key Relationships (Internal and External):
Senior Leadership Team, Whole School Department Heads, Students and Parents, Teachers and Support Staff
Job overview
Dubai British School Emirates Hills is recruiting an outstanding Business Studies Teacher as a Maternity Cover from January 2026 to join their international school rated 'Outstanding' by BSO and KHDA.
Taaleem and DBS Emirates Hills
Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our ‘Outstanding’ ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We are a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills, delivering exceptional National Curriculum for England education to over 1,200 students aged 3 to 18.
Our mission of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’ captures the ethos of our incredible school, where students thrive in a nurturing and challenging environment which enables them to achieve their best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals during the experience. It is this warmth of spirit that sets DBSEH apart, where every student, every member of staff and every parent can find their place. Schools are often talked about as being ‘happy places’, but DBSEH is made up of happy people - happy to be respected, valued, and appreciated, given every opportunity to succeed in a way that is meaningful to them.
DBS Emirates Hills Curriculum
Our curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to our own international context, leading to a challenging set of GCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13. We feel the opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive and varied Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme.
Recruiting – Outstanding Teacher of Business Studies (Maternity Cover)
Dubai British School Emirates Hills is currently recruiting for a highly qualified and experienced Business Studies Teacher (Maternity Cover) who can teach A Level and GCSE Business. Experience teaching Level 2 and 3 BTEC Business would be an advantage.
This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified individual who is passionate and forward thinking and who will thrive in our vibrant learning environment. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team that fosters pedagogical discussion, embraces our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve” and aims to make their subject accessible to all students. In return you will have the opportunity to work in a premium, state-of-the-art school with a committed and dedicated staff. We have a pro-active approach to continuing professional growth, personal development, and wellbeing. The successful candidate will join a school where our values and our community are integral to our ethos.
Job Purpose
Support the school in managing all health-related issues and in maintaining appropriate systems that fulfill DHA/HAAD compliance requirements.
Key Accountabilities
Deal with students’ health issues including administering drugs, vaccines and other appropriate treatments
Check on lunch boxes and the food served in the school canteen to support the school’s agenda on maintaining a healthy living environment; as well as undertaking healthy eating talks with students
Support Health and Safety in school by liaising with Facilities Manager on regular checks
Manage all issues with DHA/HAAD including compliance, approvals and statistics
Make sure all First Aid Kits are appropriately maintained
Undertake School Medicals with specific year groups Communicating with Parents regarding health and safety issues
Administer vaccinations in the school (DHA/HAAD approved only)
Communicate and liaise with Children’s Health department at the DHA/HAAD
Support, manage and caring for children with very specific health issues e.g. diabetic students
Member of the Health and Safety Committee Support and work closely with the school on Child Protection Input clinic visits into proactive system
Job Purpose:
The core purpose of the Careers Counsellor is to provide high quality careers guidance through a wide range of experiences that help young people to progress, empower them to plan and manage their own futures and ensure a smooth progression for all students to Higher Education and/or employment.
Key Relationships (Internal and External):
Senior Leadership Team, School Staff, Parents and Students, External Agencies and Service Providers.
Key Responsibilities:
To provide expert advice on careers, options pathways and support organisations to meet the needs of our students
To prioritise support and guidance for students and parents at key transition points in the school year; specifically, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 options process, Parents evenings (Yr. 9-13), Examination results days and Higher Education evenings.
To support students with the University application process, including coordination of personal statements, transcripts, references and online application systems
To work with the Examination Officer to ensure the smooth delivery of required external assessments for access to higher education and support students in the external assessment process
To coordinate and maintain detailed records on student applications, acceptances and destinations, feeding this information back to Senior Leaders to improve on the success of the programme
To establish meaningful contacts and build relationships with universities within the UAE and overseas
To lead the organisation, coordination and management of all education and career pathway events to include for example, university fairs, guest speakers
To interview students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups as appropriate to student/school needs and ensure students have a transition and action plan accordingly
To run small group sessions or larger presentations on all aspects of careers guidance
To encompass the Gatsby Benchmarks as the foundation for careers resources and programmes
To plan and contribute, where appropriate, to the delivery of careers education activities within the curriculum
To support the school’s work experience placement programme, and coordinate and manage extended work experience placements
To liaise and support on appropriate careers policy, priorities, contribute to careers schemes of work and resources for developing careers education and guidance
To organise and update the school careers library and appropriate career
To keep up to date with labour market information, legislation and professional and academic developments by visiting employers, training providers and attending training events run by educational and professional bodies
To support all internal and external inspections as required
Job overview
Dubai British School Emirates Hills is recruiting an outstanding Foundation Stage Class Teacher as a Maternity Cover from February 2026, to join their BSO, and KHDA rated 'Outstanding' international school.
Taaleem and DBS Emirates Hills
Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our ‘Outstanding’ ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We are a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18.
Our mission of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’ perfectly captures the ethos of our great school, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment - able to achieve the best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals during the experience. It is this warmth of spirit that sets DBSEH apart, where every student, every member of staff and every parent can find their place. Schools are often talked about as being ‘happy places’, but DBSEH is made up of happy people - happy to be respected, valued, and appreciated, given every opportunity to succeed in a way that is meaningful to them.
Recruiting - Foundation Stage Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
At DBSEH, we are looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed Outstanding Teachers. Our teachers are always experienced in teaching the National Curriculum for England in the UK; with additional experience in international setting considered as an advantage.
Aside from experience, personality is very important, we look for inspirational teachers who leave a lasting impression on students for years to follow. If you're able to demonstrate outstanding standards of teaching and learning, with a passionate, enthusiastic, creative and dynamic attitude then we want to hear from you!
Job Purpose
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, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programmes lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment and a love of lifelong learning in each and every one of our students. Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds.
Key Relationships (Internal and External)
Students, colleagues, parents and the school Principal, Heads of School and Senior Leadership team.
Job Purpose:
To assist in providing an engaging, inclusive learning environment that supports the developmental and educational needs of all the children, under the overall direction of the Class Teacher.
Key Relationships (Internal and External):
Teachers, Students, Parents, Principal and other members of the School Senior Leadership Team
Key Accountabilities:
To work with individual or small groups of children as directed by the class teacher and subject teachers.
To work with groups of children in the classroom enabling them to access the curriculum. Be proactive with the learning and in conjunction with the class teacher be ready to change strategy or approach as needed to facilitate learning.
Support with the recording and presenting of evidence of learning as required.
To follow agreed programmes of work with individuals and groups of children working towards set targets.
To contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs.
To support staff with minor admin tasks when not directly working with students, for example in non-contact time, e.g. photocopy, file or complete records.
To prepare and store general resources required.
To make notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books for children as required.
To give verbal and written feedback to the Class Teacher to support report writing, assessments and IEPs.
To accompany children on school trips where appropriate and ensure you follow school policy in regards to reading, understanding and following the trip documentation.
Supervise children during breaks (including before and after school if necessary).
Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents to support the image and reputation of the school.
Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed by the Class Teacher, including being flexible to support in other classes or areas of the school as and when required.
Safeguarding Statement
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 references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.
Job Purpose:To assist in providing an engaging, inclusive learning environment that supports the developmental and educational needs of all the children, under the overall direction of the Class Teacher. Key Relationships (Internal and External): Teachers, Students, Parents, Principal and other members of the School Senior Leadership Team
Key Accountabilities:
- To work with individual or small groups of children as directed by the class teacher and subject teachers.
- To work with groups of children in the classroom enabling them to access the curriculum. Be proactive with the learning and in conjunction with the class teacher be ready to change strategy or approach as needed to facilitate learning.
- Support with the recording and presenting of evidence of learning as required.
- To follow agreed programmes of work with individuals and groups of children working towards set targets.
- To contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs.
- To support staff with minor admin tasks when not directly working with students, for example in non-contact time, e.g. photocopy, file or complete records.
- To prepare and store general resources required.
- To make notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books for children as required.
- To give verbal and written feedback to the Class Teacher to support report writing, assessments and IEPs.
- To accompany children on school trips where appropriate and ensure you follow school policy in regards to reading, understanding and following the trip documentation.
- Supervise children during breaks (including before and after school if necessary).
- Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents to support the image and reputation of the school.
- Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed by the Class Teacher, including being flexible to support in other classes or areas of the school as and when required.
