Secondary MFL Teacher - Spanish and French Specialism - 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

We are seeking an outstanding Secondary Spanish and French Teacher to join our Secondary School in August 2025. We are looking for professionals who are creative, Innovative and passionate about lifelong learning. The successful candidate should be adaptable, motivated by challenge and have a proven track record of outstanding practice.

What do we look for?

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject areas
• PGCE/PGDE or QTS
• Experience of teaching Secondary Spanish and French as an additional language is essential
• Experience of working within the International Baccalaureate curriculum would be a clear advantage, especially at DP level.

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."