English Teacher (Secondary) - August 2026
Reach British School
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 17 August 2026
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2026
Job overview
English Teacher
Reach British School is seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, adaptable, and dedicated English Teacher.
The successful candidate will be passionate about the English language and literature and committed to delivering engaging, well-structured lessons that develop students’ reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills. They will provide effective, personalised feedback in line with key school policies, including Teaching & Learning and Assessment, ensuring students are supported, challenged, and motivated to achieve excellent outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons in line with the school’s curriculum and planning frameworks (LTPs, MTPs, and STPs).
Develop students’ reading comprehension, writing proficiency, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.
Structure lessons effectively, maintaining pace, challenge, and engagement.
Ensure learning objectives are clear and understood by students.
Motivate and challenge all students through effective differentiation for individuals and groups.
Provide opportunities for discussion, debate, creative writing, and analytical thinking.
Promote a love of reading through exposure to a wide range of literary texts and genres.
Support students in developing strong communication and presentation skills.
Set meaningful and engaging homework to consolidate and extend learning.
Incorporate peer and self-assessment to support reflection and improvement.
Maintain effective behaviour and resource management within the classroom.
Model high expectations and promote positive behaviour in line with school policy.
Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including students of determination (SEN) and EAL students.
Ensure students understand key literary terminology, language conventions, and writing techniques.
Integrate SMSC development and reflect creativity, innovation, and enterprise within planning.
Establish a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where students feel confident to express ideas and opinions.
AMAR: Academic Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting
Accurately assess formative and summative assessments and moderate where required.
Use assessment data effectively to inform planning and enhance student progress.
Provide systematic, meaningful, and age-appropriate personalised feedback.
Complete personalised reports in line with the school’s Assessment and Reporting Policy.
About Reach British School
Reach British School opened in 2012 and is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global group of 82 schools worldwide. We offer the National Curriculum for England to students aged 3 to 18. Our school continues to grow and currently serves over 1,860 students from more than 70 nationalities.
Our teachers inspire students to become confident, resilient learners through enquiry-led and innovative teaching approaches. Our facilities include computer suites, innovation rooms, science laboratories, a multipurpose sports hall, and a swimming pool. Students benefit from a cross-curricular approach supported by high-quality resources and digital technologies, enriching learning both inside and outside the classroom.
We welcome applications from passionate practitioners who are eager to make a difference and who view every day as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Person Specification
Applicants must demonstrate:
A minimum of 2 years’ full-time teaching experience in the UK or in a British Curriculum school
Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum for England (English) and current assessment practices
Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students in meaningful learning
Experience using data systems, student tracking, intervention strategies, and reporting
A commitment to outstanding teaching and learning
Confidence in using IT and digital tools to enhance learning
A willingness to build strong partnerships with parents
A collaborative approach to supporting whole-school initiatives and the school improvement cycle
Package Details
Competitive tax-free salary
Initial two-year contract (renewable by mutual consent)
Furnished accommodation
Medical insurance
End-of-service gratuity
Visa arranged by the school
Additional benefits based on experience
The closing date for applications is May 2026; however, interviews may take place prior to this date, so early applications are encouraged. Applicants should provide details of three referees.
Reach British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All shortlisted candidates and post holders will be subject to appropriate international criminal and child protection background checks covering the previous 10 years of employment history.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About Reach British School
Reach British School was founded in 2014 and aims to offer an outstanding British-style education to children in the local community. The school currently has over 1,000 students and will grow to a capacity of 2,100. The students come from 44 different nationalities although the majority, about 70%, are local Emirati children or from other Arabic countries.
The school follows the British national curriculum. The School’s mission is to offer a meaningful education for students from different cultures and origins and to equip them with the knowledge and skills for a successful future after they leave school. Their learning must be both relevant and purposeful. Besides acquiring literacy and numeracy skills and competence with ICT,
Reach British School also endeavours to provide a holistic education to students, so that they grow into confident, caring and contributing citizens. They must also understand the vital need to make our world a sustainable place to live. Reach British School recognises that the world is a competitive place and only an understanding of the competition ahead will give the students the ability to fulfill their potential for success.
The students will largely be drawn from families in the local community who desire an international education for their children. The school will be a high quality, purpose built facility designed in sections to accommodate early years provision, primary and secondary.
We are seeking to appoint motivated, highly skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated teachers who would work alongside, develop and support a multi-cultural staff team in our continued pursuit of excellence.
We are seeking teachers who have at least two years of teaching experience who have a BA and PGCE or a BEd in primary education. English language acquisition and early literacy development are key to our success and experience in this would be an advantage.
Reach British School is owned and operated by International Schools Partnership, an ever-growing global family of schools where the child's learning is at the core of everything we do. Our schools are located around the globe with more outstanding centres of educational excellence joining our partnership all the time. We currently have 15 partner schools with around 13,000 children from 3-18 years of age studying in the United Kingdom, Spain, Mexico and the Middle East.
Please find more information here: http://www.internationalschoolspartnership.com/
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