Teacher of PE

Dubai English Speaking School (DESS) is a multi-award winning, thriving, not-for-profit provider of primary education (3-11 years). DESS is the oldest British Curriculum School in Dubai but is always at the cutting edge of new developments in Education. Please visit our website www.dessc.sch.ae and YouTube channel. DESS seeks to recruit the very best teachers who will help us to continue to provide this high standard of education 

The successful applicant will: 

• Have a minimum of one year’s teaching experience of the UK curriculum and have QTS.
• Have strong organisational skills and the ability to use own initiative
• Committed to inclusive education and willingness to respond to the needs of individual children
• Demonstrate integrity, authenticity and a sense of humour
• A proven ability to form positive relationships with other teachers, parents and children
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse and motivate others and develop effective partnerships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to share expertise, knowledge and skills with the wider school community
• Have high standards of punctuality and attendance
• Maintain a personal commitment to professional learning and improvement, including being responsive to feedback

In return we offer: 

• Highly competitive tax-free salary 
• Accommodation allowance or fully furnished accommodation 
• Premium Medical Insurance coverage 
• Annual flight allowance 
• Tuition fees for up to two children 
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law 

The application process:

• All applications must be submitted through the TES Portal, please click the Quick Apply button to submit an application. Applications not submitted through the Portal will not be taken into consideration.
• Please include a cover letter, limited to one side of an A4 page. Any supplementary details supporting your application can also be uploaded.
• Provide at least three referees, including their names, telephone numbers (inclusive of international dialling codes) and email addresses. Notably, one of these references must be the Principal / Headteacher of your current employer.  
• Applications will be processed in the order of receipt and initial interviews will be scheduled for successful candidates as applications are received.
• Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Safer Recruitment Statement 

DESS is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers who work with the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications, birth certificate and passport; obtaining three satisfactory references (including current / most recent employer and two previous employers); providing a Police Certificate(s) for the last five years from all countries that the applicant has resided in; Prohibition Checks (for applicants with a UK background). Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during the interview and may be explored further. 

DESS welcomes applications from UAE Nationals who have the relevant qualifications and experience.