Art Teacher – January 2027 start

Sunmarke School; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished Accommodation

Relocation Allowance

Medical Insurance

Annual Air-Ticket

Tuition Fee Concession for dependents

Job summary

Sunmarke School in Dubai seeks an outstanding Art Teacher for a January 2027 start. You will inspire students through Art and support practical and innovative skills in Technology, fostering creativity, confidence, and a love of learning both inside and outside the classroom.

The role requires a B.Ed. or BA in Art with PGCE and QTS, with KS3–KS5 teaching capability and interest in textiles/product design. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level art degree with PGCE and QTS.
• Ability to teach KS3, KS4 and KS5, with textile/product design experience preferred.
• Engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire creativity and curiosity.
• Strong usage of technology to enhance learning.

Skills

Art teaching

Textiles

Product Design

Education

B.Ed./Bachelor in Art with PGCE and QTS

Job description

Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades with premium international schools and nurseries that have experienced outstanding success and growth. Our schools offer the most innovative and character-building education in the entire Middle East region.

Our core ethos and philosophy of education is Positive Education (PosEd). Through PosEd, our schools foster active engagement in learning, celebrating character strengths and accomplishments. We encourage children to cultivate fulfilling relationships with others and seek meaning and purpose in their own lives. We enable children to become happy learners and develop into innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and life-long learners. Our students develop resilience, a growth mindset and deep character strengths that allow them to flourish in an ever-changing world.

About Sunmarke School – Where Amazing Happens

Sunmarke School provides an ambitious and inspiring, values-based education that nurtures the hearts and minds of students so that they can flourish and achieve their dreams. Powered by our suite of signature programmes, Sunmarke is a uniquely innovative school, transforming young lives. This was reflected in Sunmarke School winning the coveted ‘Most Innovative School’ award at the international Which School Advisor ceremony in Dubai and London.

Sunmarke is an all–through school which offers a premium education across a fantastic range of pathways for students, including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma Programmes. Our students regularly win examination boards’ ‘best in world’, ‘best in Middle East’ and ‘best in country’ awards every year, across a diverse range of subjects. The latest incredible IB results show that Sunmarke School is in the top 3 schools in Dubai and 69th in world rankings. Our suite of Signature Programmes is unrivalled in Dubai, with inspiring opportunities for students to experience transformative learning opportunities. These include Environmental and Sustainability Studies, where students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilising cutting-edge hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future terrains; a world-class STEAM centre and curriculum, which offers students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year 9; Augmented and Virtual Reality AR/VR experiences alongside our cutting edge use of Artificial Intelligence for staff and students; outstanding performing arts opportunities with full black box and auditorium facilities alongside peripatetic music spaces and media suites; and a fantastic sports programme augmented with professional coaches, which led Sunmarke to be overall champions at the BSME Games.

Sunmarke School has been judged by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a ‘Very Good’ school since our third year of operation and is consistently judged ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas (BSO).

We present an exciting opportunity to join our all through school and to play an important part in our journey beyond “outstanding”. Sunmarke School, Dubai is one of our flagship schools, located at a prime location in Jumeirah Village Triangle.

About you:

We seek to appoint an outstanding Art Teacher for a January 2027 start. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to inspire students through Art while supporting the development of practical and innovative skills within Technology. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering creativity, confidence, and a love of learning both in and beyond the classroom.

• The candidate should hold as a minimum a B.Ed. or a bachelor’s degree in art (or related field) with a PGCE (or equivalent) and QTS.
• Has the ability to teach KS3, KS4 & KS5, ideally with experience in Textiles and/or Product Design.
• Is passionate about delivering engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire creativity and curiosity.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding ofinternational best practice in teaching and learning.
• Is committed to ensuring every student is motivated, challenged, and supported to achieve their full potential.
• Is confident in using technology and digital tools to enhance and enrich learning experiences.
• Brings energy, creativity, and innovation to both Art and Technology teaching.
• Is an excellent communicator who can build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Is highly organised, with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Is eager to contribute to a vibrant extra-curricular programme and wider school life.
• Acts as a positive role model, embodying the school’s core values and inspiring students through their practice.

Our Offer:

• Excellent tax-free salary.
• Furnished Accommodation.
• Relocation Allowance (applicable to overseas appointments only).
• Medical Insurance for self.
• Annual Air-Ticket and paid vacations.
• Tuition Fee Concession for up to 2 minor dependent(s).
• State-of-the-art facilities and amenities in a newly built campus in a prime location in Dubai.
• An enthusiastic learning community of students, teachers, parents, and Board members, who are dedicated to maximise student achievement, and creating positive learning opportunities in and out of the classroom.
• Working within a team of highly driven and supportive colleagues
• Working in Dubai, one of the world’s most sought-after work and travel destinations.

The closing date for applications is the 30th November 2026.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Fortes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. At Sunmarke School, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks, including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.