English Teacher (Upper Elementary & Middle School) – Dubai, UAE | Dubai International School, Al Qouz

English Teacher (Upper Elementary & Middle School)

Dubai International School, Al Qouz
American Curriculum (Common Core), Literacy Development, and KHDA Readiness
Al Qouz, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted on December 26, 2025
Job Type: Full Time (Starting Jan 5, 2026)
Industry: Education / Schools
Experience: Proven UAE/Gulf School Experience
Qualification: B.Ed or BA in English + IELTS 7.5+
Salary: AED 5,000 to 10,000
Company: Dubai International School, Al Qouz

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

  • Instructional Delivery: Plan and deliver creative, student-focused English lessons aligned with the American Common Core Curriculum.
  • Differentiated Learning: Adapt teaching methodologies to support diverse learner needs, ensuring inclusive education for all students.
  • Data-Driven Planning: Utilize assessment data to inform lesson planning and implement targeted interventions to improve student literacy outcomes.
  • Inspection Readiness: Support school-wide evidence-based improvement initiatives in line with KHDA inspection frameworks.
  • Classroom Management: Maintain a dynamic and disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and academic growth.
  • Collaborative Improvement: Work with the English department to refine curriculum maps and share best practices for upper elementary and middle school pedagogy.

🔹 Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed) or English Language/Literature.
  • Language Proficiency: Valid IELTS score of 7.5 or above is mandatory.
  • Curriculum Knowledge: Strong familiarity with the American Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
  • Experience: Proven track record of teaching English in schools within the UAE or Gulf region.
  • Residency: Candidates must currently reside in the UAE; preference for those ready for an immediate start.
  • Inspection Skills: Experience in managing KHDA or equivalent international school inspections and evidence gathering.

What We Offer:

  • Professional Growth: Opportunity to work in a well-established international school environment.
  • Impactful Role: Shape the literacy and critical thinking skills of Upper Elementary and Middle School students.
  • Community: Join a collaborative faculty dedicated to student-focused educational excellence.
  • Note: Please be advised that this position does not provide housing accommodation.