Job Description

Number of Vacancies: 1
Student Level:
Middle School, High School
Eligible Candidates:
Licensed Teacher
School Requirements:
Education Required: Bachelor Minimum Teaching Experience: 1 year of teaching experience Major: English or related field of study Required Certificates: Teaching Credential/License


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Universal American School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and outstanding teacher of High School English to join our team of passionate educators in

January 2026

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The successful candidate will have:

A bachelor's degree in a related field plus a certified teaching qualification such as B.Ed/M.Ed PGCE/PGDE or equivalent At least 2 years of teaching experience A passion for consistently delivering outstanding lessons to their students The ability to share outstanding practice with colleagues The ability to work well in a team and with other colleagues The desire to develop and grow professionally A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents Experience of teaching in a diverse, international school environment (desirable although not essential) The desire to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues

If you meet the above criteria and would like to become a part of our community we would welcome your application.

What we offer:

Our teachers enjoy a competitive remuneration package which includes a competitive Tax Free salary, Furnished Accommodation (or housing allowance), High Quality Medical Insurance for self and eligible dependants, VISA/Residency costs, Relocation Allowance, Annual Flight Allowance for self and eligible dependants, Free School Places for up to two dependants in either Deira International School or Universal American School, and significant corporate discounts through our Al- Futtaim employee rewards programme.

Safeguarding and child protection Universal American School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. Relevant criminal record/police and reference checks are a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Al Futtaim Education Foundation, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe that every individual has the right to be respected and valued for who they are, and we strive to create a work environment where all members of our community feel safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. This includes recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, creating inclusive learning and working environments, and promoting equity in all of our policies and practices. We are dedicated to building a foundation of respect and understanding, and we actively work to eliminate discrimination, bias, and prejudice in all forms.