Class Teacher - Year 1 AY

Dubai British School Jumeirah are currently recruiting for a number of exceptional educational professionals to become members of the Primary DBSJ team for the AY 2026 – 2027.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for suitably qualified professionals who are passionately innovative, cognitively agile and committed to continual professional learning.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional classroom practitioner who contributes meaningfully to student learning, team culture, and the wider school community. They will design learning experiences that honour student individuality, provoke deep thinking, and develop the competencies young people need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Our Primary School is built on a strong foundation of values and professional beliefs. A cornerstone of our model is the relationship between a teacher, their students, and the families they serve. In recognition of this, DBSJ operates a Cycle Approach where both students and teachers move through the cycle together in an effort to strengthen continuity and relational trust.

For this position, we are seeking a Class Teacher who feels confident and competent teaching in Year 1 who embraces the relational continuity that helps students transition successfully between key stages.

At DBSJ, great teaching is rooted in empathy, driven by inquiry and strengthened by community. Our teachers are collaborators, curriculum shapers and culture builders who believe deeply in collective efficacy and reflective practice.

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver purposeful, inclusive and challenging lessons aligned with the National Curriculum for England.
• Use assessment information, student experience and classroom observation to personalise learning.
• Reflect regularly on the impact of pedagogical choices, demonstrating curiosity and a growth mindset.
• Build a learning environment that celebrates neurodiversity, encourages productive struggle and supports independence.

• Collaborate across the primary team to ensure alignment, progression and coherence of curriculum.
• Participate actively in extra-curricular and community engagement initiatives.
• Support colleagues through collaboration, open dialogue, and shared professional inquiry.
• Contribute to DBSJ’s welcoming culture through professionalism, warmth and hospitality.

• Engage meaningfully in DBSJ’s culture of professional curiosity, coaching and reflective practice.
• Set intentional professional learning goals and reflect openly on areas of growth.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, embracing the evolving landscape of education.
• Contribute to a culture of high standards, integrity and collective care.

At DBSJ, we believe that who you are as an educator is as important as what you teach. Our professional culture is rooted in four core beliefs:

These beliefs underpin our approach to professional accountability, guiding staff through a journey from passive alignment to culture-enhancing behaviours. We value empathy, curiosity, vulnerability, reflective practice, and a deep commitment to doing what is right for children.