Primary English Teacher

Tussell Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SABIS® operates a global education network with a strong presence across 21 countries. This position at a SABIS® school in Dubai invites a qualified educator to teach using SABIS® lesson plans and pacing charts, ensuring high standards of instruction.

You will mark exams, support academically low-performing students, and collaborate with AQC and HOD to address performance and discipline. Training in the SABIS® system will be provided to enhance classroom outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills and English proficiency.
• Professional behavior, ethical conduct, and accountability.
• Willing to meet local employment requirements including background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes using SABIS® lesson plans and pacing charts.
• Mark exams according to department schedule.
• Discuss student issues with AQC and HOD as needed.
• Implement the SABIS® Point System to foster learning.
• Proctor exams and manage test environments.
• Support low-performing students with guidance and motivation.
• Participate in activity plans and student life events with SLC.
• Attend training sessions on SABIS® system.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Accountability

Professional conduct

English proficiency

Delivering results

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching a class using the provided lesson plans (may also be asked to develop such plans based on the provided pacing charts as relevant and needed) for their subject(s) in order to be able to teach using the SABIS® point system.
• Marking exams related to the taught subject in accordance with the schedule and material provided by the department.
• Discussing disciplinary and student performance issues with the Academic Quality Controller (AQC) and Head of Department (HOD) as needed.
• Implementing the SABIS® Point System to ensure an environment conducive to learning in the classroom.
• Proctoring exams as needed while ensuring an adequate and properly managed test environment.
• Providing support for the academically low‑performing students through guidance and motivation to help them improve and reach their full potential.
• Developing and/or following up on external exams preparation by going through previous exams as planned in the structured revision schedule (when applicable to specific grade levels).
• Aiding in duties that may include testing students, substituting for absent teachers, organizing students for lunches and buses, controlling traffic (vehicles and people), and other administrative duties as assigned by the school management.
• Preparing and participating in activity plans related to student life events such as but not limited to art, open houses, and physical education, in coordination with the Student Life Coordinator (SLC).
• Attending training sessions when needed and as requested by the school management in order to enhance the understanding of the SABIS® system and improve the overall performance of students.
• Performing other related tasks or projects as they arise and as delegated by the school management.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or in a related field.
• English proficiency
• Professional behavior and ethical conduct
• Delivering results
• Continuous learning and improvement
• Accountability and taking ownership
• Excellent communication skills
• Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

SABIS® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years. All students in the SABIS® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world. For more information about the SABIS® Network, visit our website