English Teacher

Fortes Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 183,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider in the UAE is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to start in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and tech-savviness, with expertise in global educational practices. The position includes teaching Key Stage 3 and I/GCSE, with potential for A Level and IB. This role offers a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, and a supportive work environment. Join a dedicated team committed to maximizing student achievement and enriching learning opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent tax-free salary

Furnished accommodation

Relocation allowance

Medical insurance

Annual air-ticket

Tuition fee concession

Good professional development

Qualifications

• Dynamic, enthusiastic educator with high qualifications.
• Ability to inspire students and engage in extracurricular activities.
• Experience in teaching Key Stage 3, I/GCSE, A Level and/or IB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across various curricula including Key Stage 3 and I/GCSE.
• Foster a positive learning environment.
• Contribute to extra-curricular programmes.

Skills

Skilled in the best global educational practices

Tech-savvy

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic

Education

B.Ed. or B.A. with PGCE in English

Job description

About us:

Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades, offering premium international schools and nurseries that have experienced outstanding success and growth. Our schools provide the most innovative and character‑building education across the Middle East region.

About Sunmarke School – Where Amazing Happens

Sunmarke School offers an ambitious, values‑based education that nurtures the hearts and minds of students so they can flourish and achieve their dreams. It is powered by signature programmes, and has been recognised as the “Most Innovative School” at the international Which School Advisor ceremony in Dubai and London.

As an all‑through school, Sunmarke provides a premium education across a range of pathways: the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC, and the IB Diploma Programme. Students regularly receive ‘best in world’, ‘best in Middle East’, and ‘best in country’ awards. The school’s IB results place it in the top 3 schools in Dubai and 69th in world rankings.

Its Signature Programmes include Environmental and Sustainability Studies, a world‑class STEAM centre, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) experiences, AI‑enhanced teaching tools, outstanding performing arts facilities, and a robust sports programme that led to overall championship at the BSME Games.

Sunmarke School has been rated “Very Good” by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau since its third year and is consistently judged “Outstanding” by British Schools Overseas.

About you

We seek to appoint an outstanding English Teacher for an August 2026 start.

We are looking for certain qualities:

• Skilled in the best global educational practices
• Committed to developing and inspiring every student, believing in their success
• Tech‑savvy, fluent in using apps and technology to extend and enrich learning experiences
• Outstanding role models who embody our core values
• Passionate about providing enriched learning opportunities for children in and out of the classroom
• Excellent communicators who ignite a passion for learning in students
• Able to make a significant contribution to our extra‑curricular activities (ECA) programme and wider campus life
• Strong academic background, work ethic, well‑organised with excellent interpersonal skills
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, well‑qualified, holding at minimum a B.Ed. or a B.A. with a PGCE in English, along with QTS

The role includes teaching at Key Stage 3, I/GCSE, with possibilities of A Level and/or IB. Experience in all programmes is preferred but not essential.

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 dependents
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities and amenities in a newly built campus in Dubai
• An enthusiastic learning community dedicated to maximizing student achievement and creating positive learning opportunities in and out of the classroom
• Working within a team of highly driven and supportive colleagues
• Excellent professional development
• Working in Dubai, one of the world’s most sought‑after work and travel destinations

Application Process

If you have the passion, energy and commitment to drive accelerated outcomes for young people, we will welcome your application. In return, you will join a rapidly evolving organisation offering a central role in our future growth plans.

Candidates are invited to complete our Online Application by visiting: https://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-Openings

Interviews will take place either face‑to‑face in Dubai or by video conferencing if the applicant is not based in Dubai.

The closing date for applications is the 23rd of February 2026. Please note due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The school reserves the right to make suitable appointments before the official closing date, and therefore we encourage early application. The appointment start date will be August 2026.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Fortes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our safer recruitment policies align with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. At Sunmarke School we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective child‑protection practices. Successful applicants will be subject to background checks, receipt of satisfactory references, proof of qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.