Secondary Music Teacher

Dubai Heights Academy

At Dubai Heights Academy, we pride ourselves on creating a friendly and inviting work environment. Situated in the Al Barsha South district of Dubai, we are excited to invite new talent to join our team.

Established in 2017, our school provides an inclusive, engaging, and exceptional education for an international student body ranging from FS1 to Year 12 (2025-2026), with plans to expand to Year 13 in the future.

Our state-of-the-art campus features distinct buildings for each educational phase and a 380-seat auditorium. Amenities include three climate-controlled swimming pools, fully equipped science and computer laboratories, specialized rooms for art, design technology, music, and drama, a library, two multipurpose sports halls, a full-sized football pitch, various outdoor play areas, and a spacious canteen. Spanning 292,000 sqft, our campus boasts three dedicated buildings for different phases, and we are excited to announce the opening of our brand new secondary building in August 2025, which is our most ambitious project to date.

Dubai Heights Academy follows the National Curriculum for England, which has been tailored to suit our students' needs while incorporating local requirements. Our curriculum is enhanced with Arabic language, Islamic Studies, Moral Education, and Social Studies. Additionally, we have partnered with MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to create a unique AI (artificial intelligence) project-based program for secondary students and an early language initiative utilizing social robots for Primary students, enriching our comprehensive curriculum.

We are guided by a core philosophy encapsulated in our school ethos: ‘Every Child, Every Mind, and Everybody matters.’ We believe that every student is entitled to receive the highest quality education, regardless of their background or abilities.

Job Overview

Dubai Heights Academy is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Secondary Music teacher with outstanding subject expertise who can contribute to our ongoing efforts to enhance student progress and achievement.

We expect all candidates to be well-qualified, self-driven, flexible, innovative, and eager to become part of a team dedicated to academic excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A B.Ed. or a degree along with a PGCE / PGDE or equivalent, demonstrating exceptional subject command

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with the National Curriculum for England

• Experience teaching English from KS3 to KS5

• The ability to teach an additional subject is a plus

In return, we offer:

• A positive and innovative learning environment supported by students, staff, parents, and governors

• A collaborative and supportive atmosphere among staff that fosters teamwork and unity

• A Senior Leadership team devoted to ensuring the best outcomes for both staff and students

• Our Compensation and Benefits package includes (where applicable):

• Competitive tax-free salary

• Accommodation allowance

• Annual flight allowance

• Visa and medical insurance coverage

• Discounted tuition fees for up to two children

• End of service gratuity in accordance with UAE Labour Law

Interviews will be conducted at Dubai Heights Academy or via Zoom if an in-person meeting is not feasible. The application deadline is as stated, but interviews may occur before this date, so early applications are encouraged. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach multiple subjects.

We appreciate all applications; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Successful candidates will commence their roles in August 2026 and will be required to take part in a brief induction program.

Safeguarding Statement

Dubai Heights Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees to share this commitment. All new staff will undergo enhanced pre-employment screening, including identity verification, criminal background checks (from your country of origin or residence), qualification verification (attestation), and employment verification to explore any gaps in employment history, along with at least two satisfactory professional references that will be confirmed. Applicants may also need to submit additional relevant personal documents, such as a degree or marriage certificate. A comprehensive checklist will be provided to successful candidates.