Secondary Music Teacher - August 2026

SchoolBrowse; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

World-class professional development

Join a leading British curriculum in 1

Job summary

Jebel Ali School in Dubai is seeking an outstanding Secondary Music Teacher to join in August 2026, delivering a dynamic British curriculum and nurturing student creativity. You will foster musical growth, organize ensembles, and contribute to school-wide artistic events to enrich student experience.

Join a Taaleem-backed environment that values excellence, innovation, and collaboration, with strong professional development and a supportive community for staff and pupils alike.

Qualifications

• Qualified Music Teacher with a recognised qualification (B.Ed. or PGCE).
• Proven track record of outstanding results in secondary music education.
• Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and Wales and its assessment practices.
• Strong focus on pastoral care and safeguarding.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative development skills.
• Available to commence in August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the secondary music curriculum with creativity and high expectations.
• Inspire student learning through engaging and diverse teaching methods.
• Assess and report on student progress and attainment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance cross-curricular learning and events.

Skills

Music pedagogy

Pastoral care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.Ed./PGCE

Job description

About the school

Jebel Ali School, Dubai, is a leading British curriculum school. As part of Taaleem, one of the largest and most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates, the school serves students across 38 international schools and 34 nurseries in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Taaleem was established in 2004 and is committed to inspiring students to identify and develop their passions and talents through creative, collaborative and engaging international curricula.

The role

Jebel Ali School is seeking an outstanding Secondary Music Teacher to join the school in August 2026. The successful candidate will embody the Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity and compassion. Through inspirational teaching and a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs, the teacher will help deliver a distinctive curriculum that supports academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment, and a love of lifelong learning.

Requirements

• Qualified Music Teacher holding a recognised teaching qualification such as a B.Ed. and/or PGCE.
• Proven track record of outstanding results in secondary music education.
• Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and Wales and its associated assessment practices.
• Strong focus on the pastoral care of children, with the ability to balance academic and social progress and identify safeguarding concerns.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive approach to both individual and collaborative professional development.
• Available to commence in August 2026.

Benefits & package

• Highly competitive salary package.
• World-class professional development opportunities to equip teachers to deliver the best possible educational experience.
• Opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful British curriculum schools in the UAE.
• High staff retention rate within a supportive community ethos.