Primary Teacher-Jan 2027 start

Star International School - SIT; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Star International School - SIT in the United Arab Emirates seeks a dedicated primary teacher to deliver engaging lessons aligned with the UK curriculum. You will inspire lifelong learners, plan inclusive lessons, and collaborate with colleagues to develop high-quality materials.

The role requires at least 2 years' full-time British-school teaching experience, strong IT and English communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Minimum UK teaching qualification: BEd or BA/BS + PGCE/QTS in Primary education.
• Minimum 2 years of full-time teaching experience in a British school internationally or in the UK.
• Strong IT skills and fluent English communication, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and enable all students to become effective, confident and independent life-long learners.
• Use excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to experience amazing learning.
• Plan lessons with attention to individual learning needs, styles, preferences and capabilities.
• Embed UAE heritage and culture within the curriculum and collaborate with staff on courses and assessment frameworks.
• Support safeguarding, Health & Safety and well-being as core responsibilities of the role.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

English language

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

EAL/SEND experience

Education

BEd or BA/BS + PGCE/QTS in Primary Education

Job description

Job Description Learning and Teaching

• Encourage and enable all students to become effective, confident and independent life-long learners
• Use excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to experience amazing learning
• Make full use of ICT and the new technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels
• Plan lessons taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, as well as their individual learning styles, preferences and capabilities
• Promote the intellectual, moral, spiritual, cultural, physical and personal abilities and aptitudes of the students in her/his classes and provide guidance and advice to students on educational and relevant social and other matters
• To embed UAE heritage and culture within the curriculum
• Advise and cooperate with the Head of School and other colleagues on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching schemes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Education: Relevant UK teaching qualification: minimum of a BEd. or BA/BSc + PGCE/QTS in Primary education.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of full-time teaching experience in a British school either internationally or in the UK. Strong NQTs will also be considered.

Competencies

• Excellent working knowledge of the UK Curriculum and the latest practices
• Excellent IT skills, communication skills, and command of the English language, in spoken and written form
• A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience of working with EAL, ELL and SEND students
• Excellent classroom management

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.