Secondary Mandarin & EAL Teacher - August 2025

Taaleem

We are part of the Taaleem group of schools. Taaleem is the second largest provider of education in the region and a group that has an absolute focus on education. As a Taaleem teacher, you will join one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic) was established in 2004 and now has over 9,000 students attending our ten international schools and pre-schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Taaleem is also one of the Middle East’s leading IB workshop providers for PYP, MYP, DP and CP. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.

Uptown International School

Uptown is a truly international, IB World School providing a world-class education. We are committed to continuous improvement as individuals and as a school. We pride ourselves on having a highly supportive community of students, parents and staff who work together to maximise opportunities for all. A strong focus on professional development and world-class facilities enables Uptown international teachers to be outstanding practitioners.

The Role

Uptown International School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Mandarin Teacher that also holds an EAL qualification.

Uptown International School is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional education while embracing cultural diversity and supporting students with varying linguistic backgrounds.

Role Overview

As a teacher, you will be implementing, planning and running interventions to support our students in school who are working on their English language acquisition. You will collaborate closely with teachers, and staff to ensure that planning and resources support these students to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective Mandarin and EAL curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Provide support and resources to teachers to differentiate instruction for all students.
• Assess students' language proficiency and monitor their progress.
• Attend planning meetings and give feedback to teams on how to improve their support resourcing.
• Stay updated with current research and best practices in education.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mandarin

Teaching certification

ESL/EAL certification

Strong understanding of language acquisition theories and teaching methodologies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

What we offer

We are committed to developing our staff and run regular high quality professional development workshops to ensure our teachers are equipped to provide students with an outstanding educational experience.

Taaleem offers accommodation a tax-free salary, medical insurance, free child places within selected schools and an annual flight allowance along with corporate discounts for many service providers in Dubai.

Application Process

Interested applicants should click apply, complete the application and upload a copy of your CV and cover letter.

Early applications 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.

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."