Biology Teacher - Immediate Start OR January 2027

Repton Al Barsha; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight ticket

Accommodation allowance

Medical benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Repton Al Barsha, part of Cognita, seeks an outstanding Biology-focused Science Teacher for KS3 with GCSE and A Level teaching in KS4/KS5, for an immediate start or January 2027. The successful candidate will deliver the subject within the UK National Curriculum framework at a Dubai-based campus.

The role requires delivering engaging lessons, adapting to diverse learners, upholding safeguarding, and contributing to professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or PGCE with biology specialism.
• Experience teaching in a UK setting or British Curriculum international school.
• Proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biology lessons across KS3, GCSE and A Level ( KS4/KS5).
• Plan lessons with strong subject knowledge to promote deep thinking and engagement.
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse needs in an inclusive student community.
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents through effective communication.
• Reflect on practice and pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Biology

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Differentiation

Education

Bachelor of Education or PGCE

Job description

About the school

Repton Al Barsha is part of Cognita, a global leader in independent education founded in 2004. Cognita operates more than 100 schools across 16 countries, serving over 85,000 students. The school currently educates students from Nursery (FS1) to Year 11 and is growing year on year to Year 13. It is a well-resourced Apple Distinguished School with exceptional sporting facilities and was rated Very Good with several outstanding features in the most recent DSIB inspection. Located in Dubai Science Park, Barsha South, Repton Al Barsha offers the academic rigour of the UK National Curriculum within an inclusive family environment. The school is built on the foundations of academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care, providing staff with the opportunity to work within a supportive team of creative colleagues and access excellent professional development.

The role

Due to growth, Repton Al Barsha seeks an outstanding Science Teacher with a specialism in Biology for an immediate start or January 2027. The successful candidate will deliver the subject in KS3, with GCSE and A Level teaching in KS4 and KS5.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and impactful lessons that inspire and challenge all learners
• Utilise strong subject knowledge to plan lessons that encourage deep thinking and purposeful engagement
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of an inclusive student community
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents through excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Reflect on practice and pursue continuous professional growth
• Manage time and workload effectively while demonstrating resilience in a dynamic school environment

Requirements

• Bachelor of Education or PGCE with appropriate specialism
• Experience teaching in a UK setting or a renowned British Curriculum international school
• Proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

All appointments are subject to enhanced pre-employment checks, including identity verification, criminal background checks, qualification verification, employment history review and satisfactory references.

Benefits & package

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Annual flight ticket
• Accommodation allowance
• World-class medical and healthcare benefits (subject to status)