Job: English Lead Practitioner

Employer: British International School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Start date: 17th August 2026

Annual Tax-Free Salary: £34,500 - £40,000 + Benefits including housing, flight allowance, medical and gratuity (worth over £15,000)

Contract: Full-time, fixed term for 2 years

Aston Education is working with a thriving and vibrant international school in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. They are looking for a full-time English Lead Practitioner to start in August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent Teacher of English or a middle leader to develop their leadership skills in supporting colleagues in strengthening their practice.

The employer:

The school is a thriving and popular international school for students aged 3-18. They opened their doors 25 years ago and they have over 3000 students today. The student cohort is a diverse range of nationalities together with a high proportion of Emirati Nationals. The school is committed to excellence, inclusivity, and community.

They follow the British Curriculum from EYFS to KS5, and they offer excellent modern facilities. The school's key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy, inquiry-based learning and critical thinking and problem-solving.

The school's Leadership Team is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of their staff, and they foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and professional growth. They believe schools flourish when their people flourish.

The job responsibilities include:

As a English Lead Practitioner, you'll work across KS3, KS4 and KS5 and provide high quality coaching and subject-specific CPD to English teachers to achieve sustained improvements in teaching and learning.

You'll implement and monitor strategies to raise the achievement of targeted English students and act as a champion for SEND students.

You'll teach English across KS3, KS4 and KS5 and prepare the students for IGCSE and A level exams.

Skills and Qualifications required:

PGCE and QTS / QTLS
Degree in English or related field
Successful UK teaching experience in English at secondary school level
Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for English
Proven track record of improving teaching and learning
Commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

Tax-Free Salary
Accommodation / Housing Allowance
Medical Insurance
Dependent Visa Support & Medical Insurance
Tuition Fee Discount
Flight Allowance
Teacher Bonus Scheme

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications and enquiries: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal discussion and to apply for this English Lead Practitioner job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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