KS1 Primary Classroom Teacher with Year Leader Responsibility - August 2026
About This Role
Jebel Ali School, Dubai, is seeking an outstanding Primary Classroom Teacher with Leadership Responsibility Teacher to join their leading British curriculum school in August 2026.
The Role
Jebel Ali School is one of Dubai’s most respected and well-established British curriculum schools, proudly rated ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas.
Founded in 1977, we are known for our deep-rooted community spirit, academic excellence and unwavering belief that ‘better is always possible.’ Our guiding ethos, ‘Belong, Believe, Become’ sits at the heart of everything we do.
Our modern, purpose-built campus features dedicated facilities for Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form students, alongside some of Dubai’s most impressive sports, technology and performing arts spaces. We deliver a rich, inclusive education that inspires curiosity, creativity and ambition, offering the English National Curriculum through to GCSE, BTEC, and A Level pathways.
Today, over 2100 students from 80+ nationalities call Jebel Ali School home. Our students thrive within a warm, dynamic environment that balances academic rigour with personal development and they leave us as confident, compassionate and globally minded young adults ready to make their mark on the world.
If you share our belief in the power of education to transform lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- Be a qualified Primary Teacher with appropriate teaching qualification (i.e. B.Ed. and/or PGCE)
- For this specific role, are looking for someone with confidence and a proven track record of outstanding results, teaching this subject in the Primary classroom.
- A full working knowledge of The National Curriculum for England and Wales and its associated assessment practices
- Possess a strong focus on the pastoral care of children, understanding the balance between academic and social progress and support, as well as the ability to identify safeguarding concerns.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a positive approach to both individual and collaborative professional development.
- Be available to join Jebel Ali School in August 2026
What We Offer
Jebel Ali School is a great place to work; we have one of the highest staff retention rates in the UAE, so we know we are doing something right. You will be busy, and you will work hard, but our unique community ethos makes Jebel Ali School a very special place.
The successful applicant will receive:
- Highly competitive salary package offered.
- World class professional development opportunities, where we are committed to ensuring, and developing, our team to enable them to be equipped to provide students with the best possible educational experience.
Most importantly you will have an opportunity to join one of the largest, and arguably most successful, British curriculum schools in the UAE.
Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.
Jebel Ali School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. Successful candidates will be subject to relevant national police checks.