Secondary Teacher of Mathematics 2027/2028

Safa Community School; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Safa Community School in Dubai, UAE, seeks a dynamic Secondary Teacher of Mathematics with A-Level experience preferred. The school is an award-winning UK curriculum all-through school from FS1 to Year 13, known for strong GCSE results and a warm, community ethos.

The successful candidate will teach across the age and ability range up to GCSE, with the possibility to teach A-Level Mathematics (and Further Mathematics where experience allows).

Qualifications

• A degree in Mathematics or related subject plus a recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching in British Curriculum schools with GCSE/IGCSE; A-Level experience preferred.
• Enthusiasm for Mathematics and ability to convey it to students.
• Understands KS3–KS5 assessment and examination requirements.
• Willing to develop professionally within the department or beyond.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons; set and mark work; assess, record and report on student development.
• Use data to inform teaching, monitor progress, and implement interventions.
• Prepare students for public examinations, including reporting and attending meetings.
• Communicate with parents, attend parent events, and write reports.
• Maintain order and discipline; participate in departmental meetings and policy development.
• Support the department's operations and assist a beginning teacher where appropriate.
• Stay updated with curriculum changes and UAE DSIB expectations.

Skills

Mathematics

Assessment & reporting

Team collaboration

CPD

Education

Bachelor in Mathematics or related subject

Teaching qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Secondary Teacher of Mathematics (A-Level experience preferred)

Safa Community School is a beacon of excellence. In 2024 we were honoured with the ‘Happiest School in the UAE’ title, a testament to our commitment to student well-being, and we were proud recipients of the ‘Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award’. Our GCSE VA score of +2.2, high staff retention and inclusion in the top 15 schools in the UAE (Schoolscompared.com) are a source of pride for us all.

We are more than a school – we are a community. Our parent body is made up of expatriate families, around 35% from the UK, and we are known as a friendly, warm and community-oriented school. Safa is an award-winning, all-through UK curriculum school from FS1 to Year 13 with [number] students. Follow us on Instagram at @safa_scs.

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Mathematics Teacher to join our highly accomplished secondary department. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the age and ability range, up to GCSE, with the opportunity to teach A-Level Mathematics (and Further Mathematics where experience allows). A-Level teaching experience is preferred. This role is advertised as part of our strategic growth to meet increasing student enrolment and programme demand.

General Professional Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons; set and mark work; assess, record and report on student development, progress and attainment in line with school policy.
• Use data to inform teaching, monitor and track progress, and put timely interventions in place.
• Prepare students for public examinations, including assessment, recording and reporting, and attend meetings connected with their conduct.
• Communicate and consult with parents, including writing reports; attend Parents’ Evenings and Open Evenings.
• Maintain good order and discipline among students.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to departmental policy, schemes of work and methods of teaching and assessment.
• Support the smooth running of the department through administrative and organisational tasks.
• Keep up to date with curriculum innovation and engage in CPD.
• Work collaboratively with support teachers, and support a beginning teacher where appropriate.
• Set work for classes where absence is known in advance, and cover work for absent colleagues where required.
• Take responsibility for a designated area of the curriculum, administration or a project.
• Carry out other tasks reasonably directed by the Head of Department.
• Familiarise yourself with the DSIB inspection framework and the expectations of outstanding teaching and learning in the UAE.
• Be supportive of UAE initiatives and cultural expectations.

Candidate Profile

The Successful Candidate

• Will hold relevant qualifications (a degree in Mathematics or a related subject plus a recognised teaching qualification).
• Must have experience teaching in British Curriculum schools, including GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics; A-Level experience is preferred.
• Is enthusiastic about Mathematics and able to convey this to students.
• Understands assessment and examination requirements for KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Is an outstanding teacher who can demonstrate excellent practice and progress.
• Works effectively as part of a team and keeps up to date with subject developments.
• Is willing to develop professionally within the department or beyond.

Application Process

Closing date: Friday, 11 December 2026 at 10h00 UAE time. Applications are assessed in order of receipt, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.