Key Stage 2 Class Teacher at JESS Jumeirah Primary School for August 2026
Jumeirah English Speaking SchoolTeaching
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed6 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
JESS Dubai stands out as a premier British International School in the UAE, holding an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB). Recognized on a global scale, JESS consistently ranks among the top 15 private schools in the Middle East and the top 100 worldwide.
We take immense pride in the achievements of our students. JESS has reached the top 1% in global IB rankings and each year celebrates students who attain the perfect IB Diploma score of 45/45, placing them in the elite 0.02% globally. Additionally, an impressive 83% of BTEC students achieve the highest grades of D*D*D*, while our GCSE results show a remarkable 99% pass rate, with 30% earning grade 9, 54% achieving grades 8 to 9, 77% reaching grades 7 to 9, and 92% obtaining grades 6 to 9. Such accolades are a testament to the high standards we uphold for both staff and students.
JESS aims to be a regional leader in academics, pastoral support, digital innovation, and extracurricular activities. Our educators are dedicated to helping students create a positive impact in the world. We foster a nurturing learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to embrace curiosity, strive for excellence, and demonstrate commitment, respect, integrity, and care.
For a teacher at JESS, meeting these standards entails high expectations regarding dedication to ongoing professional development and classroom practices; full participation in a demanding pastoral care system; maintaining exceptionally high standards for student progress and achievement; and contributing actively to our distinguished co-curricular program.
The benefits are substantial: collaborating with motivated, respectful, and eager students; opportunities for professional growth through extensive CPD; being part of a school that excels in technology and digital innovation; and being part of a team that produces remarkable academic results with a diverse, non-selective student body.
At JESS, we cultivate a supportive learning environment where students are always motivated to excel.
JESS Jumeirah Primary School is on the lookout for an outstanding, enthusiastic, and dedicated Key Stage 2 Class Teacher to commence in August 2026.
We seek a highly motivated, talented educator with exceptional subject expertise, a proven history of delivering excellent academic results and well-being in primary education, and a clear understanding of effective and engaging teaching methodologies to join our successful team.
At JESS, we highly value personal qualities such as hard work, positivity, and kindness, and we are in search of staff who can exemplify these values.
All staff members are entirely devoted to collaborating to ensure that every student receives the best possible education, consistently challenging them to reach their fullest potential. The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering engaging lessons and fostering essential life skills.
In our commitment to personal and professional development, comprehensive professional growth opportunities will be available to the successful candidate, who will:
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be a fully qualified and experienced Primary Class Teacher in Key Stage 2 with a degree in Education and a professional teaching qualification.
•
be dedicated to personal professional development and have relevant recent training that qualifies them for this position.
•
be committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning with a strong record of successful academic outcomes.
•
be skilled in utilizing and promoting a variety of teaching strategies and capable of creating a stimulating and safe learning environment for all students by establishing high expectations and effective classroom management.
•
possess a solid understanding and track record of raising educational standards.
•
be willing to collaborate with colleagues.
•
have the ability to inspire and support students.
•
be committed to safeguarding, child protection, and the broader pastoral care of students.
•
be prepared to contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities and school events.
The compensation package includes a competitive salary, which encompasses a living allowance and private health care insurance.
To apply for this position, please submit a current CV, cover letter, and complete the online JESS application form.
Given the anticipated volume of applications, we will only reach out to those shortlisted for interviews. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
The application deadline is April 3, 2026.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
JESS is wholly committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all its staff, allowing students to thrive and learn. We are dedicated to ongoing safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all employees and students. All staff members will undergo appropriate pre-employment vetting procedures, including identity verification, qualification checks, employment history exploration, and criminal background checks, specifically requiring satisfactory police clearance certificates for all countries where the candidate has lived, including their home country. For candidates from or who have lived in the UK, the most recent Enhanced DBS and an updated International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) are mandatory. All candidates will need at least two satisfactory professional references, which will be validated. Candidates who have worked with adults in the UK will also be subject to prohibition and barring checks.
We take immense pride in the achievements of our students. JESS has reached the top 1% in global IB rankings and each year celebrates students who attain the perfect IB Diploma score of 45/45, placing them in the elite 0.02% globally. Additionally, an impressive 83% of BTEC students achieve the highest grades of D*D*D*, while our GCSE results show a remarkable 99% pass rate, with 30% earning grade 9, 54% achieving grades 8 to 9, 77% reaching grades 7 to 9, and 92% obtaining grades 6 to 9. Such accolades are a testament to the high standards we uphold for both staff and students.
JESS aims to be a regional leader in academics, pastoral support, digital innovation, and extracurricular activities. Our educators are dedicated to helping students create a positive impact in the world. We foster a nurturing learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to embrace curiosity, strive for excellence, and demonstrate commitment, respect, integrity, and care.
For a teacher at JESS, meeting these standards entails high expectations regarding dedication to ongoing professional development and classroom practices; full participation in a demanding pastoral care system; maintaining exceptionally high standards for student progress and achievement; and contributing actively to our distinguished co-curricular program.
The benefits are substantial: collaborating with motivated, respectful, and eager students; opportunities for professional growth through extensive CPD; being part of a school that excels in technology and digital innovation; and being part of a team that produces remarkable academic results with a diverse, non-selective student body.
At JESS, we cultivate a supportive learning environment where students are always motivated to excel.
JESS Jumeirah Primary School is on the lookout for an outstanding, enthusiastic, and dedicated Key Stage 2 Class Teacher to commence in August 2026.
We seek a highly motivated, talented educator with exceptional subject expertise, a proven history of delivering excellent academic results and well-being in primary education, and a clear understanding of effective and engaging teaching methodologies to join our successful team.
At JESS, we highly value personal qualities such as hard work, positivity, and kindness, and we are in search of staff who can exemplify these values.
All staff members are entirely devoted to collaborating to ensure that every student receives the best possible education, consistently challenging them to reach their fullest potential. The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering engaging lessons and fostering essential life skills.
In our commitment to personal and professional development, comprehensive professional growth opportunities will be available to the successful candidate, who will:
•
be a fully qualified and experienced Primary Class Teacher in Key Stage 2 with a degree in Education and a professional teaching qualification.
•
be dedicated to personal professional development and have relevant recent training that qualifies them for this position.
•
be committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning with a strong record of successful academic outcomes.
•
be skilled in utilizing and promoting a variety of teaching strategies and capable of creating a stimulating and safe learning environment for all students by establishing high expectations and effective classroom management.
•
possess a solid understanding and track record of raising educational standards.
•
be willing to collaborate with colleagues.
•
have the ability to inspire and support students.
•
be committed to safeguarding, child protection, and the broader pastoral care of students.
•
be prepared to contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities and school events.
The compensation package includes a competitive salary, which encompasses a living allowance and private health care insurance.
To apply for this position, please submit a current CV, cover letter, and complete the online JESS application form.
Given the anticipated volume of applications, we will only reach out to those shortlisted for interviews. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
The application deadline is April 3, 2026.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
JESS is wholly committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all its staff, allowing students to thrive and learn. We are dedicated to ongoing safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all employees and students. All staff members will undergo appropriate pre-employment vetting procedures, including identity verification, qualification checks, employment history exploration, and criminal background checks, specifically requiring satisfactory police clearance certificates for all countries where the candidate has lived, including their home country. For candidates from or who have lived in the UK, the most recent Enhanced DBS and an updated International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) are mandatory. All candidates will need at least two satisfactory professional references, which will be validated. Candidates who have worked with adults in the UK will also be subject to prohibition and barring checks.