Secondary French Teacher - August 2026
About This Role
Taaleem is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children. We maintain high standards in our child protection practices and are committed to promoting the welfare of all students. We expect all staff members to share this dedication. Successful candidates will undergo a series of background checks, which will include obtaining references, verifying qualifications, providing identification, and undergoing police checks, including those from overseas.
Uptown International School (UIS), located in the United Arab Emirates, is a premier educational institution devoted to offering an exceptional learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal development. We provide the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and are committed to cultivating global citizens through innovative teaching methods and a nurturing community.
Position Overview
We are excited to invite applications for the role of Secondary French Teacher to join our Languages Department. This role involves instructing French at the high/secondary school level as part of the IB DP curriculum. Experience in teaching Spanish would be an additional asset.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in French & Spanish
- High proficiency in both written and spoken French & Spanish
- Familiarity with the IB Diploma Programme requirements is preferred but not mandatory
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Capability to design engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning needs
- Willingness to collaborate with peers and engage in professional growth
Values and Attitudes:
- Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful classroom atmosphere
- Passion for language education and cultural exchange
- Flexibility and receptiveness to feedback for ongoing improvement
- Enthusiasm for working with young learners from various backgrounds
- Dedication to supporting UIS’s mission of developing responsible global citizens
If you are driven by the desire to inspire students through language education within a vibrant international community, we welcome you to apply for this fulfilling position at UIS. Apply via the WhatSchool platform.