Leader, Education ​/ Teaching, High School

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.

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.

20 years of DBS Emirates Hills

Are you ready to take your outstanding teaching impact to the next level?

Have you consistently demonstrated exceptional results in your classroom and are now ready to influence the curriculum, teaching and learning across a year group?

If so, this rare and exciting Year Leader opportunity at Dubai British School Emirates Hills is your moment to shine.

• A proven track record of outstanding class teaching
• Expert skills in data analysis to drive targeted improvements
• A proactive and creative mindset, always seeking new opportunities to enhance outcomes for our children

• Amazing children who are eager to learn and ready to be challenged
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• World-class professional learning and leadership development
• Upgraded, state‑of‑the‑art facilities to inspire teaching excellence

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting difference? Apply now and join us at Dubai British School Emirates Hills to shape the future of education.

Due to KHDA regulations, we only employ individuals with approved teacher status as well as a degree in their teaching subject area.

• High Quality Degree in FS/Primary Teaching (Must be MOFA Attested).
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (Must be MOFA Attested).
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in the National Curriculum for England in the UK or UAE.
• The ability to quickly adapt to a fast-paced international, multicultural and demanding environment.
• An individual with confidence and a proven track record of outstanding results.
• Cleared Police and Safeguarding Background Checks*.

Taaleem provides a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package including an attractive tax‑free salary, medical insurance, and an annual flight allowance. To support international teaching staff arrivals, excellent, high‑quality purpose‑built accommodation equipped with facilities and amenities are offered, alternatively supporting locally established teaching staff, an attractive housing rental allowance is offered. As part of the Taaleem Group, you will also qualify for great corporate discounts with many service providers in Dubai.

Beyond package benefits, Student and Staff Wellbeing is central to our ethos at DBS Emirates Hills. We know that to facilitate great teaching we need to satisfy the needs of our teachers, both personally and professionally. By joining the DBS Emirates Hills Community, you can expect to be made to feel welcome and supported from the moment you join us.

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