Primary Cover Teacher | August 2026

SchoolBrowse; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Deira International School in Dubai seeks an exceptional Primary Cover Teacher to join the Outstanding Primary team in August 2026. The school is high-performing, inclusive, and committed to holistic development for learners aged 3-18.

The successful candidate will hold a B.Ed. or related degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent, have an outstanding teaching track record, and believe in every student's potential to achieve top performance. A UK DBS or equivalent police check is required.

Qualifications

• B.Ed. or related degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent.
• Proven track record of outstanding teaching and student outcomes.
• Belief that all students have potential for top performance and drive to help them achieve it.
• Ability to contribute to the wider curriculum and enrichment programmes.
• UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary cover lessons.
• Support holistic development and enrichment activities.
• Uphold safeguarding and promote student welfare.

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Student outcomes

Curriculum enrichment

Team collaboration

Education

B.Ed or related degree

PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

Job description

About the school

Deira International School is an Outstanding BSO and KHDA rated, award winning school located on a beautiful campus in Festival City, Dubai. In 2023 DIS was awarded the Education Excellence Award for School Team of the Year and is also a platinum award holder for Best Place to Work, demonstrating commitment to continual focus on ensuring a happy and thriving community.

With students from ages 3-18, DIS is run as a not-for-profit school and is part of the Al Futtaim Education Foundation. Founded in 2005, the school is renowned for providing an outstanding inclusive and holistic education. Staff are overwhelmingly proud of the school and believe that it is well led and provides a safe and inclusive learning environment. The quality of teaching, learning and assessment across the school is outstanding. Teachers have high expectations of pupils and consistently challenge them in lessons and other activities to do their best. Staff enjoy working at the school and believe they are treated fairly, respected and valued.

At every phase, the curriculum is planned with precision, is well sequenced and systematically builds on pupils prior learning. DIS has a strong focus on academic progress and achievement. The student body has over 90 different nationalities and this diversity is fundamental to the community nature of the school. Exceptional facilities provide wonderful opportunities for a holistic approach to education. Although non-selective at admission, students achieve exceptional exam results which compare to top UK schools. Students take IGCSE examinations in Year 11 and move into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme in Years 12 and 13.

The role

Deira International School seeks to appoint an exceptional Primary Cover Teacher to join the Outstanding Primary school in August 2026. As an Outstanding School, it is a very exciting time to join the Primary Team at DIS. The school is high-performing and inclusive, committed to the holistic development of each and every learner. The successful candidate will be a strong practitioner who understands the importance of continual development and will ensure the school achieves its goal of providing a provision which goes beyond outstanding.

Requirements

• Family or Spousal VISA
• A B.Ed. or a degree in a related subject, plus a PGCE/PGDE or equivalent, with exceptional subject knowledge
• A track record of outstanding teaching and student outcomes
• A belief that all students have the potential for top performance, and the passion and drive to help them achieve it
• The ability to contribute to the wider curriculum and enrichment programmes of the school

Deira International School, Festival City is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students.

A UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.