Primary Inclusion Teacher - Maternity Cover – mid-Jan start 2026 start

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dubai is looking for an experienced Primary Inclusion Teacher to join their team on a temporary basis starting mid-January 2026. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a SEND qualification and have a passion for inclusive education. This is a local contract without benefits, aimed at enhancing the educational experience of primary students and nurturing their development. Early applications are encouraged as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a SEND qualification.
• Experience in teaching or supporting children with special educational needs.
• Must be sponsored by a spouse or parent.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance the educational experience of primary school children.
• Implement strategies to ensure inclusive teaching.
• Work closely with other teachers and specialists.

Skills

Experience in inclusive education

Strong communication skills

Passion for teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education with a SEND qualification

Job description

About Us

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

Our core ethos and philosophy of education is Positive Education (PosEd). Through PosEd, our schools foster active engagement in learning, celebrating character strengths and accomplishments. We encourage children to cultivate fulfilling relationships with others and seek meaning and purpose in their own lives. We enable children to become happy learners and develop into innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and life‑long learners. Our students develop resilience, a growth mindset and deep character strengths that allow them to flourish in an ever‑changing world.

About Sunmarke School – Where Amazing Happens

Sunmarke School provides an ambitious and inspiring, values‑based education that nurtures the hearts and minds of students so that they can flourish and achieve their dreams. Powered by our unique signature programs, Sunmarke is a uniquely innovative school, transforming young lives. This was reflected in Sunmarke School winning the coveted ‘Most Innovative School’ award at the Which School Advisor ceremony in Dubai and London.

Sunmarke is an all‑through school which offers a premium education across a fantastic range of pathways for students including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma and Career Related Programmes. We also offer a suite of Signature Programmes unrivalled in Dubai. With unique experiences in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilising cutting‑edge hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future terrains. Our world‑class STEAM centre and curriculum offers students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real‑world problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year 9. We run best‑in‑class mini‑MBA programmes for our Year 10 to 13 students in conjunction with the Peter Jones Academy, to ensure their future success in business and entrepreneurship. We are technologically innovative and run comprehensive AI programmes for students in all core subjects, as well as deepening other subjects through Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) experiences. We have outstanding performing arts opportunities with fantastic facilities and amazing teachers to help our more creative students truly find their voice. Sunmarke School was judged by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a ‘Very Good’ school in our 3rd year of operation and ‘Outstanding’ in our British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection in 2019.

We present an exciting opportunity to join our all‑through school and to play an important part in our journey to “outstanding”. Sunmarke School, Dubai is one of our flagship schools, located at a prime location in Jumeirah Village Triangle.

About You:

We seek to appoint an experienced Primary Inclusion Teacher on a temporary (Supply) contract to join our team mid‑January 2026. The candidate must be well‑qualified, holding, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a SEND qualification or equivalent. A must is that the candidate is sponsored by their spouse/parent. This is a local contract with no benefits and would be a 2‑term contract.

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 that can offer you a central role in our future growth plans.

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

The closing date for applications is the 16th of 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 mid‑January 2026.

Fortes Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a satisfactory International Child Protection Certificate, plus resident country Police checks.