Key Stage 1 Teacher - August 2026 - Sunmarke School

Fortes Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Dubai is seeking an outstanding Key Stage 1 Teacher to join their team starting August 2026. The successful candidate will deliver an enriched UK National Curriculum, inspire students, and contribute to extracurricular activities. They will enjoy a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent tax-free salary

Furnished accommodation

Relocation allowance

Medical insurance

Annual air-tickets

Tuition fee concession for dependents

State-of-the-art facilities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering the UK National Curriculum at Key Stage 1.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, and well-organised.
• Ability to inspire students and ignite passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the enriched UK National Curriculum at Key Stage 1.
• Inspire and develop students to succeed.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities and campus life.

Skills

Skilled in global educational practices

Excellent communication

Ability to contribute to extracurricular activities

Education

B.Ed., B.A. & PGCE, and QTS

Job description

About Sunmarke School

Sunmarke School is an all-through school that offers a premium education across a range of pathways, including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, A Levels, BTEC, and the IB Diploma Programme. It emphasizes signature programs in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, STEAM, AI, robotics, and more.

About you

We are seeking an outstanding Key Stage 1 Teacher to join our team, starting August 2026.

We are looking for certain qualities

• Skilled in the best global educational practices
• Committed to developing and inspiring every student, to believe that they can and will succeed
• Tech-savvy, fluent in using apps and technology to extend and enrich each student’s learning experience
• 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 can ignite a passion for learning in our 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, and possessing excellent interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Proficient and experienced at delivering an enriched UK National Curriculum at Key Stage 1
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, and well-qualified, holding at least a B.Ed., B.A. & PGCE, and QTS
• Aspiring or current Middle Leaders: please indicate your specialism in a subject area and past MLT experience

Our Offer

• Excellent tax-free salary
• Furnished accommodation
• Relocation allowance (applicable to overseas appointments only)
• Medical insurance for self
• Annual air-tickets 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 a prime location in Dubai
• An enthusiastic learning community of students, teachers, parents, and board members who are 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. 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 21st December 2025. Please note that 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 would encourage candidates to apply early in the process. The appointment start date will be August 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. 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.