Spanish & French Teacher | August 2026

The School

Deira International School (DIS) is an award-winning institution rated Outstanding by BSO and KHDA, situated in a stunning campus within Festival City, Dubai. In 2023, DIS received the Education Excellence Award for 'School Team of the Year' and holds a Platinum Award for 'Best Place to Work', showcasing our strong dedication to employee wellbeing and a vibrant school community.

Catering to students aged 3-18, DIS operates as a not-for-profit school and is part of the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation. Established in 2005, the school is recognized for delivering an exceptional, inclusive, and holistic educational experience. Our latest inspection highlighted several key strengths:

• Staff express immense pride in the school, noting its effective leadership, safety, and inclusiveness.
• The quality of teaching, learning, and assessment throughout the institution is outstanding.
• Educators maintain high expectations, consistently encouraging students to excel.
• Staff feel respected, valued, and treated equitably.
• The curriculum is meticulously planned, well-structured, and effectively builds upon prior knowledge.
• There is a robust focus on academic progress and achievement.

DIS features a diverse student population representing over 90 nationalities, which is integral to the school’s community spirit. Our exceptional facilities promote a holistic educational approach, offering abundant opportunities in sports, performing arts, technology, leadership, creativity, and academic enhancement.

Despite being non-selective at admission, our students attain remarkable examination results, on par with leading UK schools, and often proceed to top universities globally. Digital literacy is woven into the curriculum, equipping students for the challenges of a swiftly evolving world.

In Early Years, our personalized, play-based continuous provision ensures rigorous assessment against the EYFS framework, laying a strong foundation for future learning. In Primary, students enjoy a broad and enriching curriculum that includes a variety of non-core subjects. In Secondary, students take IGCSEs in Year 11 before advancing to the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) or IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) in Years 12 and 13.

DIS is governed by the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation (AFEF), a not-for-profit initiative of the Al-Futtaim family, aligned with the vision of the Government of Dubai and KHDA to provide future-ready education while maximizing positive social impact.

The Post: Spanish & French Teacher

The MFL department has flourished in recent years, now consisting of five highly skilled educators, four of whom are native-level speakers. With a passion for languages, our teaching practice prioritizes collaboration, communication, and the exchange of ideas. The department is equipped with five dedicated classrooms, each featuring interactive whiteboards or digital screens, facilitating engaging, high-quality lessons supported by modern technology.

We have earned a solid reputation for academic excellence, providing stimulating and successful lessons within a dynamic and engaging learning environment, both inside and outside the classroom. French and Spanish are popular subjects at both KS4 and KS5, demonstrating our students' enthusiasm and the department's robust offerings. We take pride in our outstanding IGCSE and IB examination results, alongside the consistently excellent achievements of our students over recent years.

The objectives of the department are to:

• Cultivate confident, articulate, and capable linguists who are effective communicators.
• Challenge students to broaden their linguistic capabilities while offering targeted support as necessary.
• Inspire lifelong learners with a profound appreciation for language and culture.
• Encourage intellectual curiosity, independence, and integrity.
• Promote risk-taking and resilience in language acquisition.

The successful candidate will be expected to possess the following qualifications and skills: Apply via the WhatSchool platform.