English Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Nord Anglia Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Abu Dhabi is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher for a maternity cover position. This role involves inspiring students through the UK national curriculum, building relationships with parents, and participating in extra-curricular activities. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a passion for teaching, contributing to a thriving learning environment. The position starts on January 5, 2026. Apply before December 31, 2025.

Benefits

Global experience

Collaborative environment

Professional growth opportunities

Fair and consultative culture

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching and continuous improvement.
• Ability to inspire students of all ages and abilities.
• Strong willingness to collaborate and participate in school life.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and teach students in accordance with the English national curriculum.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents.
• Participate fully in extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with UK national curriculum

Ability to build relationships

Flexibility in a fast-paced environment

Job description

English Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable English Teacher to join our committed and high-performing secondary team. This is a maternity cover position for Terms 2 and 3 of the 2025/2026 academic year with the possibility of extension into the following academic year for the right candidate. The closing date for applications is the 31st December 2025.

About You

You will be a teacher who is passionate about their profession and seeks continuous improvement. You will have a positive mindset and will always do your very best for students, parents and colleagues. You will have strong experience of the UK national curriculum; further experience of international education will be an added advantage.

You will be an excellent communicator who will work well with all members of the community. You will have a strong focus on being the best teacher you can be and will also participate fully in the extra‑curricular aspects of school life. You will be responsible for encouraging and developing further our culture of inspiration, enjoyment and success. Keen to collaborate and share your expertise you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to build strong working relationships. The flexibility and open‑mindedness required to adapt quickly to a fast‑paced international environment are essential.

About the Role

Our school follows the English national curriculum to IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme post‑16. The successful candidate will be able to inspire students of all ages and abilities. Classroom resources are plentiful and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents is essential and is a key part of maximising student progress. More detail about the role and requirements can be found on the job description – Subject Teacher JD.

About Our School

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful growing school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. Our close‑knit supportive team is honoured to be at the centre of our community, educating students aged 3–18 from more than 90 nationalities. The school was originally opened in 2009 and is widely recognised as one of the leading schools in the Middle East.

Benefits

• A fast‑paced global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge and collaboration
• A culture that is fair and consultative
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

Selection Process

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application, and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Head Teacher/Principal.

Start Date

The start date is the 5th January 2026.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world‑class safe happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from both country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

Required Experience

IC