Primary Teacher; Maternity Cover

School:
The British International School Abu Dhabi

The British International School Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint an outstanding Primary Teacher to join a well-established, supportive team in a highly successful and expanding school. This position would be to cover a period of maternity leave from February
- May 2027.

The closing date for applications is 22nd November 2026.

You will be a teacher who is passionate about their profession and seeks continuous improvement. You will have a positive mindset and will always do your very best for students, for parents and for colleagues. You will have strong experience of the UK national curriculum; further experience of international education will be an added advantage. You will be an excellent communicator who will work well with all members of the community.

You will have strong focus on being the best teacher you can be and will also participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. You will be responsible for encouraging and developing further our culture of inspiration, enjoyment and success. Keen to collaborate and share your expertise, you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to build strong working relationships.

The flexibility and open-mindedness required to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international environment are essential.

There are over 1200 students in our Primary school and a large number of classes and teachers, so collaboration is paramount. Our school follows the English national curriculum with additional aspects to complement our local context. Classroom resources are plentiful, and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents is essential and is a key part of maximising student progress.

More detail about the role and requirements can be found in the accompanying job description
- Primary Teacher JD.pdf

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful, growing school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. Our close-knit, supportive team is honoured to be at the centre of our community, educating students aged 3-18, from more than 90 nationalities.

The school was originally opened in 2009 and is now widely recognised as one of the leading schools in the Middle East. Rated outstanding by ADEK, the school offers a world-class education following the best of British and international curricula, including IGCSE, IBDP, and BTEC extended diploma.

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