UAE jobs: more than 100 teaching and school staff positions on offer ahead of new term

Start dates for vacancies are from September through to January next year

Each year, Kings’ School Al Barsha offers a limited number of scholarships to secondary and sixth form pupils of exceptional merit and potential. Photo: Satish Kumar / The National

Dubai American Academy is the only American curriculum school in Dubai to receive the Knowledge and Human Development Authority rating of 'outstanding' since 2011. Photo: Reem Mohammed / The National

Gems Jumeirah Primary School is one of the most sought-after primary schools in Dubai and has been rated 'outstanding' since 2010 by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority. Photo: Gems Jumeirah Primary School

Rated 'very good' by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Jumeira Baccalaureate School, which falls under the Taaleem Group, awards scholarships to pupils who have displayed extraordinary talent and achievement. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National

Jebel Ali School is a leading British Curriculum school in Dubai for students aged three to 18. Photo: Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

The Winchester School, Jebel Ali, has more than 4,000 pupils and welcomes children with a range of learning preferences, including pupils with special needs. Photo: The Winchester School

Delhi Private School Dubai has been rated 'very good' for five years in a row and has about 3,800 pupils. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National

Last year, Fairgreen International School won an award for being the 'Most Innovative School in the UAE' at the Top Schools Awards 2021. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National

The Aquila School opened in September 2018 and is located in an area of Dubailand that runs between Al Ain road and The Centro/Villa communities. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National

In May, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority published the first inspection report for South View School. The school achieved a 'good' rating, which is the highest rating that any new school can be awarded in their first inspection. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National

Victory Heights Primary School received the award for the Best Primary School in the UAE during last year's Top Schools Awards. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National

The JSS International School follows the curriculum laid down by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations. Photo: Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Pupils at Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou have a consistently outstanding performance in mathematics across all ages, DSIB's latest quality indicators report showed. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National

The Indian High School is one of the most sought after Indian curriculum schools in Dubai. It received a 'very good' rating in its most recent inspection report. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National

The Jumeirah English Speaking School at Arabian Ranches. The non-profit school was started in an apartment in Deira in 1975 with only 17 pupils. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National

A fully-inclusive British curriculum school in the heart of the popular Arabian Ranches 2 community. The school has a 'very good' rating. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National

Schools across the Emirates are still trying to fill vacancies, despite many recruiting new teachers and staff for the new academic year.

Start dates for the vacant positions are from September through to January next year.

According to Tes — formerly Times Educational Supplement — one of the largest job sites for the education sector, 133 jobs are on offer in the country.

Major school groups in the Emirates, including Gems Education, Taaleem, Aldar and several independent schools, have advertised jobs.

What jobs are on offer?

The website says there are 109 teaching posts available, 16 non-teaching and support staff positions and 12 leadership roles.

The majority of vacancies are in Dubai, with more than 65 on offer, followed by Abu Dhabi. The remainder are in the rest of the Emirates, including Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman.

There are several opportunities advertised for primary schoolteachers, where recruiters are looking for an immediate start this month.

Subject teachers also have a wide variety of opportunities, with jobs offered in computer science, science, English, economics and business studies, among others.

Some schools are looking for inclusion specialists and counsellors too, but positions for school principals, vice-principals and year heads are few in number.

Schools on the lookout

Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) in Dubai is looking for a Primary Islamic Education Support Teacher, with a start date of September 1.

Aldar Academies is seeking a primary class teacher for Al Mamoura Academy in Abu Dhabi, with a start date in January 2023.

Both job adverts specify that the roles will not be suitable for newly qualified teachers.

For those looking for positions in a secondary setting, Repton Dubai's senior school is looking to appoint an English teacher to start in September. Applications close on August 26.

Gems Metropole School in Motor City is advertising for an art teacher for a September start.

Among the criteria listed for applicants includes at least one year of teaching experience and a degree related to the subject taught.

In terms of leadership positions, Taaleem is looking for a principal to lead its Al Salam School in Abu Dhabi, which is an American curriculum charter school.

The start date specified is August or January next year.

Applicants must have a master’s degree, teaching certification and principal management qualification, as well as five years’ experience in school management in a kindergarten to grade-12 international school.

Dubai International School in Emirates Hills is also looking for a vice principal to start next month.

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