Secondary Teacher

SchoolBrowse; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual flight allowance

Housing accommodation

Job summary

Dubai British School Emirates Hills is recruiting an Outstanding STEAM Teacher for Secondary to deliver an engaging and innovative curriculum that develops creativity, curiosity, practical skills and problem-solving through hands-on, project-based learning.

The role suits an outstanding secondary teacher from a wide range of subject backgrounds, including Computer Science, Design Technology, Science or Mathematics, though applications are welcome from any teacher with a passion for practical,

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Excellent classroom practice and commitment to high-quality teaching.
• Passion for practical, project-based learning to develop creativity and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality STEAM lessons through practical, project-based learning.
• Lead design process from research to prototyping, testing and refinement.
• Collaborate with STEAM Lead and share practices with colleagues.
• Support or lead STEAM clubs and enrichment activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative approach

Creative teaching

Innovative teaching

STEAM subjects affinity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

About the school

Taaleem is one of the largest education providers in the UAE and proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for its Outstanding ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau and British Schools Overseas. The school is a thriving British international school located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills, delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18.

The school’s mission of Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve captures the ethos of a nurturing yet challenging environment where students achieve the best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals. The curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and leads to GCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13, supported by an extensive Extra-Curricular Activities programme.

The role

Dubai British School Emirates Hills is recruiting an Outstanding STEAM Teacher for Secondary. The preferred start date is August 2026, although a January 2027 start may be considered for the right candidate.

The Teacher of STEAM will deliver an engaging and innovative curriculum that develops students’ creativity, curiosity, practical skills and problem-solving through hands-on, project-based learning. The role suits an outstanding secondary teacher from a wide range of subject backgrounds, including Computer Science, Design Technology, Science or Mathematics, although applications are welcomed from any teacher with a passion for practical, innovative learning.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality STEAM lessons that engage, challenge and inspire students through practical, project-based learning experiences.
• Guide students through the design process from research and design to prototyping, testing, evaluation and refinement.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners and use assessment effectively to monitor progress.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the STEAM curriculum and create engaging interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Lead or support STEAM clubs, enrichment activities, competitions and showcases.
• Work collaboratively with the STEAM Lead and share effective practice with colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, organised and inspiring practical learning environment and ensure appropriate health and safety procedures are followed.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Excellent classroom practice and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
• A passion for practical, project-based learning that develops creativity, curiosity and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative, creative and innovative approach to teaching and curriculum development.
• A commitment to contributing to the wider life of the school through enrichment and extracurricular opportunities.
• Experience in, or an affinity with, subjects such as Computer Science, Design Technology, Science or Mathematics is desirable.
• Confidence in using practical and digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning is desirable.

Benefits & package

• Highly competitive, tax-free salary.
• Medical insurance and annual flight allowance.
• Purpose-built accommodation or housing rental allowance.
• Corporate discounts with service providers in Dubai.
• Comprehensive induction and professional development programme, including subsidised NPQ qualifications.
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing with mentoring, social activities and ongoing support.