Special Education Needs (SEN) Teacher - Primary

Greenfield International School are seeking an outstanding and inspirational Primary SEN Teacher to join their award-winning IB World School in Dubai, starting academic year 2025/2026.

Greenfield International School

Greenfield international School (GIS), founded in 2007, is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Continuum School, welcoming students aged two years (Rising 3’s) to 18 years (Grade 12). GIS were winners of the Schools Compared Top Schools Awards for 'Best International Baccalaureate Curriculum School in the UAE 2021-22'. GIS is committed to building a truly world-class IB Continuum School, offering all four IB programmes, including the Career-related Programme (IBCP), recognized for its strong academic ethos and excellent quality of teaching and learning. We embrace our international and cultural diversity and strong sense of community. At Greenfield International School we foster an enduring passion for learning and empower each individual to become a balanced, caring global citizen. 

At GIS we are recognised for rigour and excellent quality of teaching and learning. We embrace our international and cultural diversity and strong sense of community.

Our facilities include: an auditorium, six lane, shaded competitive Swimming Pool, shaded Learning Pool, two large Sports Fields, fully equipped Gymnasium, Tennis Courts, two Libraries, Art Studios, Food Technology Laboratory, Music Rooms, shaded KG Play Areas, Science Laboratories, Design and Technology Workshops, ICT Laboratories, Dance and Drama Studio, two Cafeterias, spacious and modern Classrooms, indoor and outdoor Play Areas.

Living in the UAE

With year-round sunshine, a tax-free salary and endless career development opportunities, Dubai is one of the major players in the international teaching market. Whether you enjoy spending your weekends dune bashing and cycling the desert tracks, or indulging in some retail therapy before a dip in the sea – Dubai has it all. It’s a great place to develop yourself professionally, while enjoying an enriching life outside of the workplace. At Taaleem we are proud and privileged to operate some of the leading schools in the UAE, led by outstanding teachers from all over the world. Our schools are located across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, catering to the British, IB and American curricula, so we always look for a diverse and inspiring teaching body who are looking to help educate and develop the future generations. 

We recruit the very best international teachers who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.

What do we look for?

Due to KHDA regulations, we require our teachers to have one of the following:

Bachelors of Education or PGCE and a degree in the subject area that you teach

Aside from your qualifications, personality is very important, we look for inspirational teachers who leave a lasting impression on students for years to follow. If you’re able to demonstrate outstanding standards of teaching and learning, with a passionate, enthusiastic, creative and dynamic attitude then we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

We are committed to developing our staff and run regular professional development workshops to ensure our teachers are equipped to provide students with the best possible educational experience.

Taaleem provides excellent, high quality purpose built accommodation for teaching staff equipped with gym, pool and all amenities. We offer an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, free child places within selected schools and an annual flight allowance along with great corporate discounts with many service providers in Dubai.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click apply and ensure a copy of your CV and cover letter is attached to accompany your application.

Early applications for this position are strongly encouraged and the school reserves the right to make an appointment ahead of the advertised closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.

*Any candidate selected for Final interview that is based in the UK will be invited to our Recruitment Event in London for a final interview with the Principal on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th January 2025.

"Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks."