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
This position is responsible for developing teaching plans according to students’ learning needs, and searching for activities and resources that can be easily adapted to each child’s educational requirements. Collaborate with school counselors, occupational therapists, psychologists, and parents to help children develop and socialize.
Responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate disabilities. Modify the existing curriculum on basic subjects (e.g. math, writing) to meet each student’s learning requirements and build individual lesson plans tailored to their specific needs. Discuss with parents and support staff about the important matters that might impede students’ progress.
Key Relationships (Internal and External)
Head of Special Education Needs / SENCO, School Principal, Senior Leadership Team, Department Heads, Curriculum Coordinators, Teachers, and Learning Assistants
Key Accountabilities:
Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head of department and SENCo.
Undertake initial assessments for students, identify individual learning needs and ensure that all learners have appropriate Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom in their English/Math lessons and make sure that they are able to access the curriculum.
To provide support to students with multiple barriers to learning including:
Autistic Spectrum
Specific Learning Difficulties
Behaviour difficulties (EBD/ADHD/ADD)
Hearing impairment
Speech and language difficulties
Students who require assistive technology
Work with other professionals such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary.
Assist with maintaining student records.
Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
Contribute to the overall ethos/ work/ aims of the school.
Attend team and staff meetings.
Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the head of department or line manager.
Implement efficient and effective entry assessments when needed.
Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
Providing a safe and stimulating environment that facilities learning.
Taking part in all training courses provided by the school
Are you an Arabic language teacher for early childhood education/Kindergarten passionate about inspiring young minds?
If so, we invite you to join the Taaleem family and help create an exceptional learning environment in our schools.
As an Arabic language teacher for early childhood education / Kindergarten, you will:
Play a key role in fostering a love for learning and enhancing children's Arabic language skills through daily school activities.
Have the opportunity to inspire and ignite a passion for learning in young hearts.
Be a role model with excellent communication skills, using Modern Standard Arabic and applying proper language rules to set the standard for our students.
Job Purpose:
The Teaching and Learning Coach is a leadership role, without classroom responsibilities. They are the key driver to pedagogy, teaching and learning support, development, and achievement across the school. Working with the SLT and GLLs, and partnering with other curriculum subject specialists, the Teaching and Learning Coach has the focus teaching and learning development, through assessment, data, pedagogy, resources, and curriculum. The personal qualities of the Teaching and Learning Coach include enthusiasm for and highly skilled in teaching, and the ability to effectively support and develop colleagues with impactful teaching across the curriculum.
Key Relationships (Internal and External):
Liaises with students, teachers as well as external suppliers and standards agencies.
Dubai British School Mira are currently recruiting for their founding year of operation.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for suitably qualified professionals who are innovative, cognitively agile, are committed to continual professional learning, and are passionate about building culture and community.
Successful candidates will become part of the Founding Team at Dubai British School Mira and will be expected to embrace and embody our vision of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’, whilst continually supporting the growth and development of our learning community within the school’s world-class facilities.
Job Purpose:
- Present a professional impression to parents, guests and customers.
Being the first point of contact within the school as required.
Assist with all queries knowledgeably, efficiently and courteously and support the Principal from an administrative perspective to support the smooth running of the school.
Key Accountabilities:
- Welcome visitors to the school and register them, following student protection procedures
- Respond to telephone/email enquiries from parents and public
- Use Microsoft packages, particularly Word and Excel, to help support the school’s administrative team
- Assist with all administrative duties such as photocopying, filing, calendar scheduling etc.
- Understand data protection and confidentiality
- Create and distribute the school’s daily briefing
- Work to deadlines in a calm and confident manner when under pressure
- Assist with school events such as Parent Open Days and School Performances
- Carry out any such task as shall be deemed necessary to the smooth running of the school
- Handle emergency procedures – fire drills, lockdown etc.
- Assist Principal with administration
- All desk duties including calling parents for absentees and also writing to parents for day-to-day enquiries
- Liaise with teachers, SLT, administration team, Admissions, facilities and general management on a daily basis
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 Accountabilities:
Representing areas of knowledge, understanding and skills, in all their richness, to students
Inculcating by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.
Engaging and motivating students to achieve at levels that are beyond their expectations and previous limits.
Using excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to enjoy learning.
Making full use of ICT and the new technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels.
Planning lessons taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, as well as their individual learning styles, preferences and capabilities.
Encouraging and enabling all students to become effective, confident and independent life-long learners.
Maintaining excellent professional relationships with colleagues by making a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the school.
Planning and delivery of a programme of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum.
Co-operating with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices in the classroom, around the school and on school trips, and taking active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse, including racist or sexist abuse, bullying, and any kind of corporal punishment.
Communicate open and professionally with parents on a regular basis 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 meeting.
Contribute to and plan after-school activities as required.
Actively support the school partnership with the community e.g. attending school / community events which may occasionally occur at weekends or in the evening i.e. school concerts etc.
Other responsibilities as reasonably requested.
Teaching
Plan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentation.
Teach with consistent effectiveness the students in her/his classes, taking full account of all students’ individual educational needs.
Set and mark work to be carried out by the students in school, at home and elsewhere as appropriate.
Promote the intellectual, moral, spiritual, cultural, physical and personal abilities and aptitudes of the students in her/his classes and provide guidance and advice to students on educational and relevant social and other matters.
Make records of and reports on the personal and social needs of students.
Take part as appropriate in whole school development and share and promote best practice.
Assessment, Recording and Reporting
Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students in her/his
Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of
Guide students to set targets to improve on their previous ‘best’ and give regular feedback to students to support next steps in
Continuing Professional Development
Keep under review her/his methods of teaching and programmes of work.
Be pro-active and take accountability for own
Participate in arrangements for her/his further training and professional development as a teacher.
Curriculum Development
Advise and co-operate with the Principal and other colleagues on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching schemes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral
Take responsibility for specific
To embed UAE heritage and culture within the curriculum.
Taaleem Professional Teachers’ Standards:Teachers make the education of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents and other stakeholders in the best interests of their pupils.
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.
Job Purpose:
To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the named student(s), providing a learning environment that supports their developmental and educational needs, under the overall direction of the class teacher and Year/Grade Leader.
Key Relationships (Internal and External):
Teachers, Students, Parents, Student Support Team, School Counsellor, Principal and other members of the school management team, external agencies as required.
Key Accountabilities:
- Work within the framework set by the assigned teacher and Year/Grade Level Leader, outlining the TA’s role in lessons including how they will provide feedback to the named student(s) and colleagues on learning and behaviour
- Supervise and facilitate individual support for the named student, with particular reference to Individual Education Plan (IEP) / pupil passport targets, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
- Provide informal feedback to the named student in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher
- Record and share with the teacher, colleagues and supporting professionals, issues of concern and positive feedback about the student’s welfare and achievements
Contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs
Attend any staff meetings and Professional Development days as requested and required by School
Accompany student to Extra Curricular Activities outside of school hours, if required and as agreed by the School
Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed, including being flexible to support in other areas of the school as and when required; on occasions this may involve supporting other students, for instance if the named student is working in a collaborative setting
Adhere at all times to the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, ensuring all concerns are immediately passed on to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead(s).
Dubai British School Jumeira are currently recruiting for a Cycle 1 teacher who is capable of teaching both Year 1 and Foundation Stage 2.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for suitably qualified professionals who are passionately innovative, cognitively agile and committed to continual professional learning.
Successful candidates will become part of the team at DBS Jumeira and will be expected to embrace and live out our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, achieve” whilst continually supporting the growth and development of our learning community within the world class facilities of the school.
Our school is a place in which the learning of everyone is paramount to our day-to-day actions. We are an inclusive school that believes that all children can achieve when they are surrounded by caring, dedicated, hard-working professionals.
Our School
Dubai British School Jumeira is part of the Taaleem family of schools and will offer an exceptional learning experience for more than 1600 students aged between 3 and 18 years of age. The school is unique in many ways and has been built to the highest specifications with the 21st century learning needs of students in mind. Facilities include a state-of-the-art performing arts theatre; radio station; large, light and airy classrooms; an 8-lane 25-meter swimming pool with training pool; large sports field with tennis courts, shaded outdoor learning spaces, innovation lab and food technology room. Our multi-cultural environment offers an exceptional combination of the best of a well-rounded British education delivered within a truly international community. In the pursuit of the highest academic standards, we provide a caring and supportive atmosphere, which allows children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with each individual talent being nurtured and celebrated.
Our Curriculum
DBSJ follows the National Curriculum for England, from EYFS through to GCSE, BTEC and A Level examination courses. The curriculum is significantly enhanced by the local context and culture. The opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive, competitive, and varied extra-curricular activities programme.
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.
Skills
- Highly qualified in relevant domain of education to the role being applied for
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- At least two years teaching experience
- A proven record of consistent inspirational teaching and learning
- Knowledge and understanding of monitoring student learning and adaptable/responsive teaching methods to support ongoing growth of students
- A commitment to the wellbeing of all students
- An understanding of, and dedication to the broader school life
- The ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international, multicultural, and demanding environment
Job Purpose:
To provide an effective, efficient and empathetic people-related HR support function in the school, and to be the key point of contact for new, current, and exiting staff in relation to all employment matters. To provide expert advice and guidance to School Leadership on managing HR issues. This role would be a temporary position starting Mid April - Mid July, preferably based in Dubai.
Key Accountabilities:
Be the primary point of contact for all school staff on HR issues, including (but not limited to); contracts, employment terms and conditions, payroll, housing, HR policies, leave and entitlements.
Manage the Onboarding process for all incoming staff, including pre-employment communication to ensure new starters are aware of the requirements for their role and for working and living in the UAE, liaising with IT for relevant systems/email set-up and processing staff ID cards.
Coordinate visa, work permit and KHDA/ADEC applications, renewals and cancellations, and related processing for new staff, ensuring they are aware of the requirements, and avoiding fines or penalties for non-compliance. Responsible for compliance and ensuring all staff have valid contracts, passports, visas, EIDs etc tracked through HRMS system.
Ensure the school’s recruitment activity is in line with the staffing budget headcount and Company Recruitment Policy, and work closely alongside the CO Recruitment Manager. Arrange interviews and track candidates for teaching roles and provide regular updates to CO and Principal. Source and shortlist candidates for non-teaching role as required.
Create and issue offer letters, contracts, contract renewals and amendments and associated documentation in line with company-wide terms and conditions and policies.
Coordinate the school’s probationary, performance review and appraisal cycles to support school leadership in achieving a high-performance culture, and advice School Leaders on correct adherence, timelines and expectations.
Manage Life and Health Insurance applications, renewals, cancellations and associated management for all school staff in line with processes and guidance from Central Office HR.
Conduct pre-employment due diligence checks for all staff in accordance with the Recruitment Policy and Child Protection Guidance, including references and suitability/police clearances and ensuring appropriate follow-up based on the results.
Management and reporting of staff time and attendance, including managing the time and attendance systems and escalation of leave and attendance issues to School Leadership.
Support School Leaders with investigations and disciplinary management of staff, ensuring accurate records of cases are kept within confidential staff files.
Responsible for issuing NOCs, and other relevant staff letters (e.g. Bank, Government, Immigration etc.).
Professional development – monitor, book and track PD for school staff and provide reports as requested by the Heads of School, Principal and Central Office HR.
HR KPIs - collate people metrics based on HR KPI requirements and provide reports as required by Central Office, including but not limited to absence, turnover, PD, recruitment activity, disciplinary and performance organization.
Keep the school’s organisation chart up to date and ensure that Central Office are aware of any changes.
Process exiting staff as leavers and ensure all associated exit procedures are completed, including calculations of full and final settlements, visa cancellations and Housing procedures.
Maintaining HR / employee information systems, both hard copy files and electronically through HRMS, ensuring records are accurate and up to date with all key employment documentation uploaded on HRMS. Generate reports through HRMS as requested by School Leaders of Central Office.
Coordinate Teacher Licensing, and documentation and track staff progress through the Licensing process in line with guidance from the Regulator and Central Office, liaising with School Leaders and Central Education Department as needed.
Dubai British School Jumeira are currently recruiting for a number of exceptional educational professionals to become founding members of the Secondary team for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for suitably qualified professionals who are passionately innovative, cognitively agile and committed to continual professional learning.
Successful candidates will become part of the team at DBS Jumeira and will be expected to embrace and live out our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, achieve” whilst continually supporting the growth and development of our learning community within the world class facilities of the school.
Our school is a place in which the learning of everyone is paramount to our day-to-day actions. We are an inclusive school that believes that all children can achieve when they are surrounded by caring, dedicated, hard-working professionals.
Our School
Dubai British School Jumeira is part of the Taaleem family of schools and will offer an exceptional learning experience for more than 1600 students aged between 3 and 18 years of age. The school is unique in many ways and has been built to the highest specifications with the 21st century learning needs of students in mind. Facilities include a state-of-the-art performing arts theatre; radio station; large, light and airy classrooms; an 8-lane 25-meter swimming pool with training pool; large sports field with tennis courts, shaded outdoor learning spaces, innovation lab and food technology room. Our multi-cultural environment offers an exceptional combination of the best of a well-rounded British education delivered within a truly international community. In the pursuit of the highest academic standards, we provide a caring and supportive atmosphere, which allows children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with each individual talent being nurtured and celebrated.
Our Curriculum
DBSJ follows the National Curriculum for England, from EYFS through to GCSE, BTEC and A Level examination courses. The curriculum is significantly enhanced by the local context and culture. The opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive, competitive, and varied extra-curricular activities programme.
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