Teacher - English - Rugby School Dubai (Maternity Cover - January 2027)

Role Overview

Teacher - English (Maternity Cover - January 2027) at Rugby School Dubai, part of Aldar Education, located in Dubai, UAE.

Company Overview

Rugby School Dubai opened in August 2026 and brings over 450 years of world-class British education to the heart of the UAE in partnership with Aldar Education. The school is rooted in the iconic ethos of "The Whole Person, The Whole Point" and delivers exceptional education that develops character, intellect, creativity, and leadership in equal measure.

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. The organization educates students across a group of owned and managed schools and emphasizes professional development, coaching, and training for both students and staff within a future-focused learning model.

Role Purpose

To deliver outstanding English teaching that develops character, intellect, creativity, and leadership while shaping the culture and standards of a world-class British school from its founding year. The role will contribute to a values-led, high-performance environment where academic rigour, character development, creativity, leadership, and co-curricular life are seamlessly connected.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum and Instruction

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Plan, prepare, and present lessons tailored to meet the needs of all ability levels in the class.
• Organize classroom provisions, learning resources, and create displays to foster a positive learning environment.
• Motivate students through enthusiastic and imaginative teaching.
• Ensure that the school's Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded in the curriculum.

Assessment and Progress

• Take responsibility for the academic progress of a class.
• Observe and assess students in line with school policies.
• Meet assessment and recording requirements using Target Tracker.
• Use assessment data to inform planning, provision, and intervention.
• Reflect on classroom provision, teaching sessions, and student progress, making necessary adjustments to the environment, planning, and curriculum.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on student progress during Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

Behaviour Management

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
• Maintain positive relationships with students and act decisively within the school's behavioural framework.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating expected attitudes, values, and behaviour.
• Promote high expectations of behaviour, fostering self-control and independence in learners.
• Carry out duties as directed within the school's policy.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Commit to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly.
• Collaborate with parents to ensure the happiness and academic success of all students.
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff where applicable to support children's development.
• Collaborate with professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists when required.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum action groups, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events.
• Support and take part in school events, outings, and activities, including those on weekends or evenings.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well-being using school systems such as CPOMS as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years teaching experience.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.

Skills & Competencies

• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, and ethnic background.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.

Additional Information

• Contract type: Maternity cover position beginning January 2027.
• Competitive tax-free package included.
• Outstanding professional development provided.
• Access to global collaboration across both the Rugby School and Aldar networks.
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check required.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
• Rugby School Dubai and Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Dedicated to national development strategy and encourages UAE Nationals to apply.