Elementary Homeroom Teacher Schools Nad Al Sheba

About the school

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and holds itself to high standards of effective practice in child protection. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to background checks including high-quality references, proof of qualifications, identification, and police checks.

Dubai Schools operates with the mission of being a beacon of academic excellence. The school combines an inquisitive teaching approach with future-focused skill development, working closely with the community to nurture students as independent and empathetic learners. It delivers an American curriculum guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values, fostering future-ready graduates who demonstrate pride, tolerance, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Taaleem seeks qualified, enthusiastic, and passionate Elementary Homeroom Teachers to join Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba in August 2026. The teacher embodies the Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity, and compassion. Through inspirational teaching and a deep understanding of individual learning needs, the role supports the Dubai Schools values of Future Ready, Trust and Empathy, Collaboration and Inclusion, Cultural Preservation, and Academic Excellence.

The position ensures that curriculum programs establish firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal fulfillment, and a love of lifelong learning.

• Represent areas of knowledge, understanding, and skills in all their richness to students.
• Inculcate by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence, and compassion.
• Engage and motivate students to achieve beyond their expectations and previous limits.
• Use excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic skills, and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable enjoyment of learning.
• Make full use of educational technology and blended learning practices to enhance teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels.
• Plan lessons that take full account of students’ individual learning needs, styles, preferences, and capabilities.
• Encourage and enable all students to become effective, confident, and independent lifelong learners.
• Maintain excellent professional relationships with colleagues and contribute to the continuing improvement of the school.
• Plan and deliver a program of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum.
• Cooperate with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices and take active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse.
• Communicate openly and professionally with parents about student attainment and progress.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality when speaking to parents and external parties.
• Model good practice in academic honesty.
• Contribute actively to department discussions in meetings.
• Contribute to and plan after-school activities as required.
• Actively support the school’s partnership with the community, including attendance at school or community events that may occur at weekends or in the evening.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education and/or a valid certified professional teaching qualification and license.
• Experience teaching the US Curriculum is desirable.
• Experience working with English Language Learners is advantageous.
• At least two years of teaching experience in an international school.

• Two‑year contracts, extendable by further periods of up to two years on the recommendation of the Principal.
• Salaries awarded on the basis of experience and qualifications and placed on the Dubai Schools salary scale.
• Regular review of salary scales structured to enable ongoing development and progression.
• Competitive tax‑free salary.
• Employment visa.
• Housing allowance.
• Medical insurance for self.
• Annual flight allowance for self.
• Tuition fee discount.