English Teacher – August 2026 start
About This Role
About us:
For over 40 years, Fortes Education has distinguished itself as a leading educational provider in the UAE, managing esteemed international schools and nurseries that have achieved remarkable growth and success. Our institutions offer the most innovative and character-driven education in the Middle East.
Our core philosophy is grounded in Positive Education (PosEd). Through this approach, we promote active engagement in learning, recognizing students' character strengths and accomplishments. We motivate children to build meaningful connections and pursue their life purposes. Our mission is to cultivate joyful learners who transition into creative thinkers, confident young adults, and lifelong learners. Our students develop resilience, a growth mindset, and strong character attributes, preparing them to excel in an ever-evolving world.
About Sunmarke School – Where Amazing Happens
Sunmarke School provides an engaging and inspiring education rooted in values that nurtures both the intellect and emotions of its students, empowering them to achieve their goals. Our unique suite of signature programmes distinguishes Sunmarke as an innovative institution, significantly impacting young lives. This commitment was acknowledged when Sunmarke School received the esteemed ‘Most Innovative School’ award at the international Which School Advisor event held in Dubai and London.
As an all-through school, Sunmarke offers a superior education with a diverse range of pathways, including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC, and the IB Diploma Programme. Each year, our students earn numerous accolades for being the ‘best in the world,’ ‘best in the Middle East,’ and ‘best in the country’ across various subjects. Our exceptional IB results rank Sunmarke School among the top 3 schools in Dubai and 69th globally. Our unrivaled Signature Programmes in Dubai provide transformative learning experiences, such as Environmental and Sustainability Studies, where students participate in Forest School settings and utilize advanced hydroponic technology to explore future sustainability; a world-class STEAM center and curriculum that encourages students from Foundation Stage to Year 9 to tackle real-world challenges; immersive Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) experiences alongside innovative applications of Artificial Intelligence for staff and students; exceptional performing arts opportunities with full black box and auditorium facilities, media suites, and dedicated music spaces; and a comprehensive sports programme led by professional coaches, which recently earned Sunmarke the title of overall champions at the BSME Games.
Since our third operational year, Sunmarke School has been rated ‘Very Good’ by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and consistently recognized as ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas (BSO).
We are thrilled to announce an opening for a crucial role at our all-through school as we aim to further elevate our standards of excellence. Sunmarke School, Dubai, is one of our flagship institutions situated in a prime location within Jumeirah Village Triangle.
About you:
We are in search of an exceptional English Teacher to join us starting August 2026.
We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualities:
- The ideal candidate will be dynamic, passionate, and well-qualified, holding at least a B.Ed. or a B.A. with a PGCE in English, along with QTS.
- Teaching responsibilities will encompass Key Stage 3, I/GCSE, with possible engagement in A Level and/or IB (experience in all programmes is preferred but not essential).
- Knowledge of global educational best practices.
- Committed to inspiring and empowering every student to recognize their potential for success.
- Proficient with technology and comfortable utilizing apps and digital tools to enhance the learning experience for all students.
- Serve as exemplary role models who embody our core values.
- Enthusiastic about applying via the WhatSchool platform.