Class Teacher - Year 1 (Maternity Cover from January - June 2025)

About Us

Collectively the DESS family of schools is known as Dubai English Speaking Schools, consisting of two primary schools - DESS Primary Oud Metha and DESS Primary Academic City (opening September 2025) and one secondary school - DESS College also based in Academic City, Dubai.

DESS Primary Oud Metha (age 3-11) has been a cornerstone of the community since 1963, and DESS College (age 11-18) has built on this legacy since its founding in 2005. Both have been consistently rated as Outstanding by the KHDA and BSO, a testament to our commitment to educational excellence. DESS Primary Academic City (age 3-11), opening in September 2025, will extend this heritage by offering the same high DESS standards. 

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About the Role

For a comprehensive understanding of the role and its requirements, we encourage you to review our detailed job description.

This role is open to UAE based candidates only

About You

• Have the relevant qualifications (PGCE or equivalent) and QTS
• Have a minimum of one year of teaching experience in the UK curriculum
• Be talented and highly motivated, with a proven track record of teaching children in KS1 
• Be willing to contribute in a positive manner to all aspects of the school’s vision, including extracurricular activities  
• Be willing to share expertise, knowledge and skills with the wider school community and maintain a personal commitment to professional development 
• Be committed to inclusive education with a willingness to response to the needs of all children 
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be motivated to develop effective partnerships with all stakeholders 
• Must be UAE based

What We Offer

• A competitive salary
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law

Application Process

• To apply for this position, please utilise the TES Portal by clicking the Quick Apply button. Applications not submitted through the Portal will not be considered.
• Within your application, please include a supporting statement.
• Additionally, provide contact information for two referees, one of whom must be your current Principal/Headteacher. Ensure to include their names, telephone numbers (including international dialling codes), and email addresses.
• Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.
• Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.

Safer Recruitment Statement

DESS is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers who work with the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications, birth certificate and passport; obtaining three satisfactory references (including current / most recent employer and two previous employers); providing a Police Certificate(s) for the last five years from all countries that the applicant has resided in; Prohibition Checks (for applicants with a UK background). Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during an interview and may be explored further.

DESS welcomes applications from UAE Nationals who have the relevant qualifications and experience.