Job Description

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

30 May 2025

Job overview

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THE ROLE

The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in effective teaching and helping students succeed. While experience in teaching the British Curriculum is preferred, outstanding teachers from any curriculum background are encouraged to apply. A genuine passion for working in a non-selective and culturally diverse community is also a key requirement. Additionally, the candidate should possess:

A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as Bachelor of Islamic Education or a Bachelor of Education or equivalent A minimum of 3 years experience teaching Islamic B in a Secondary School setting The experience, personality and educational philosophy to continue to drive the education agenda at this flagship school catering for students from over 100 countries The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning Aspiration to work in a world class school with significant opportunities for career development and advancement

YOUR PACKAGE AND BENEFITS

Our Islamic department has transformed student outcomes and succeeded in inspiring a love of learning at Jumeirah College. This has been achieved through the dedication of staff, their exceptional subject knowledge, and the department's forward-thinking approach to data and the curriculum. The Arabic department is highly regarded among our student body for the care and personal support offered to students. We are now looking for an innovative teacher to join this successful team.


An excellent remuneration package is available for successful candidates including; a competitive tax free salary, premium medical insurance and life insurance, working permit and residence visa, flight allowance, tuition fee concession, and other benefits in line with the UAE Labour Law. In addition to these, we offer:

The opportunity to work as part of a highly collaborative team with an excellent support system An excellent programme of continuing professional development The chance to shape the future of the subject in collaboration with the leadership team, external education professionals, and exam boards The opportunity to develop personally and professionally, through a well-structured performance management Opportunities to advance to positions of greater responsibility over time A commitment to staff wellbeing, including access to all of our sports facilities and staff social events.

SkillsSkilled teacher with solid commitment to teaching and learning and strong subject knowledge in relevant area. Excellent communication skills able Ability to build relationships with students and colleagues and contribute to wider school life. Professional commitment to becoming an exceptional teacher. A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parent

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

About

Jumeirah College

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Jumeirah College

Al Wasl Road
Dubai
74856
United Arab Emirates

+971 395 5524

Jumeirah College is a GEMS Premium Secondary School which delivers the National Curriculum for England, offering the full range of GCSE and A level courses. Our student body is a dynamic international community of over 1,100 students from over 59 nationalities. We take pride in the development of the whole child, recognising the importance of developing cultural and global awareness. We have a thriving enriched curriculum which provides a diverse range of activities, initiatives and charitable endeavours that both engage our student body and embed our philosophy of global awareness and world citizenship. For more information please see our website.

The College has been repeatedly judged to be Outstanding in inspections. Although non-selective at admission, our students achieve exceptional exam results which compare to top UK schools. In 2024 over 98% of GCSE results were 9-4 out of which 27% were 9, and at A level over 47% of all grades were A/A with over 81% A/B. This success enables our students to move on to the very top universities around the world, including Cambridge, UCL, Stanford, Monash and Toronto.

As one of the leading schools in the Middle East, Jumeirah College is the first-choice school for many families. The school is a member of BSME and COBIS. The success of the school has been repeatedly recognised with Jumeirah College being nominated for a series of awards, including being shortlisted as 'International School of the Year' by the TES, and being recognised as achieving the 'Best Progress in Dubai' by Which School Advisor. Jumeirah College is ranked in the Spears Index as one of the top 100 schools in the world and in the top 10 schools in the Middle East.

Jumeirah College is an inclusive school.

Jumeirah College has a strong partnership with another outstanding school led by an exceptional and long-serving Principal, Jumeirah Primary School which is a feeder for Jumeirah College. You will hold a pivotal role in continuing to strengthen this powerful connection and build on the partnership to support the future journeys of both schools.

Principal/ CEO

Nick Brain