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"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."
Jumeira Baccalaureate School is seeking an experienced English Language & Literature Teacher (Secondary - MYP/DP) to Join our Team from August 2026.
JBS is a truly international, IB World School providing a world-class education. We are committed to continuous improvement as individuals and as a school. We pride ourselves on having a highly supportive community of students, parents and staff who work together to maximise opportunities for all. A strong focus on professional development and world-class facilities enables our teachers to be outstanding practitioners and our students to thrive in a mature learning environment.
JBS prides itself on high academic standards, our confident and articulate students are encouraged to discover interests that extend beyond the classroom. Our school community has 85 different nationalities, enabling students to develop moral values, and display kindness, courage, respect, and integrity towards each other and throughout our diverse and multicultural environment.
Taaleem
Jumeira Baccalaureate School is part of the Taaleem group of schools, one of the largest and most respected educational providers in the UAE. Taaleem (which means "education" in Arabic) was established in 2004 and now serves over 9,000 students across 10 international schools and pre-schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
As part of the Taaleem family, we are proud to be part of an organization that prioritises excellence in education. Taaleem is also recognized as one of the Middle East's leading providers of IB workshops for the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP programmes. Our focus is on inspiring students to identify and nurture their passions and talents, preparing them for a rapidly changing world.
Our Curriculum
At JBS, we offer the IB curriculum from Grades 1 to 12, providing a world-class, inquiry-based learning experience that connects students with real-life examples. This curriculum empowers students to develop the skills and mindset needed for success in an ever-changing future.
Additionally, we offer the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) for senior students, providing an alternative route into the workplace or university through practical learning and career-focused studies.
What we offer
We are committed to developing our staff and run regular high quality professional development workshops to ensure our teachers are equipped to provide students with an outstanding educational experience.
Taaleem offers accommodation a tax-free salary, medical insurance, free child places within selected schools and an annual flight allowance along with corporate discounts for many service providers in Dubai.
Application Process
Interested applicants should click apply, complete the application in full and upload a copy of your CV with the application.
Early applications are strongly encouraged and the school reserves the right to make an appointment ahead of the advertised closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.
UK-based shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview at our Recruitment Events in Manchester (16–17 January 2026) or Birmingham (18 January 2026).
Skills
What We Look For
- A Bachelor's degree in English & Literature or Education with a PGCE/QTS (or equivalent)
- Experience teaching MYP/DP English Language and Literature.
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
Jumeira Baccalaureate School
In an ever-changing world, we are educating children for jobs that do not exist, to use technologies that have not yet been invented and to solve challenges that we may not comprehend. We have recruited the best practitioners from all over the world to join Jumeira Baccalaureate School. They are all committed to providing innovative approaches to all our teaching and tailoring this to individual needs. JBS students’ outstanding results in the IB Diploma Programme, which lies above global average, is a very good measure to benchmark the strength of the programme at our school. Every single one of our students has passed the IB Diploma Programme and the Career-related programme for the past six years, going on to study at some of the world’s top universities. The outstanding relationships between teachers, students and parents are at the foundation of our graduation results over the past years. JBS is one of only a handful of schools in Dubai, fully authorized to offer all four International Baccalaureate programmes. At JBS, the caliber of our teachers is really important! If you choose to work with us, you will be surrounded by wonderful, engaged and highly motivated students, alongside positive, friendly and hardworking colleagues! At JBS, our motto ‘know yourself, learn from each other’ demonstrates a clear commitment to having our students understand their own cultural background, as well as that of others in our community. With an internationally diverse student body of over 96 different nationalities, we encourage our students to be reflective and openminded about our commonalities and differences.