TEACHER OF ENGLISH AND MEDIA

Job Description: Teacher of English and Media

Are you a creative educator with a “growth mindset” and a passion for both the written word and the digital landscape? The English College Dubai, one of the city’s most prestigious and established institutions, is seeking a high-caliber Teacher of English and Media to join our secondary faculty in August 2026.

With a 33-year legacy and a “Very Good” rating by the DSIB, The English College is a school where wellbeing comes first. You will work in our brand-new, state-of-the-art STEAM centre (opened 2025), utilizing a specialized media suite and graphics studio to bring your lessons to life. We are looking for an inspiring professional who can challenge our “EC Lions” to thrive academically and holistically. If you are an expert in English and Media through to A Level and are eager to work in a school that views every day as an opportunity to learn and make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Dual-Subject Excellence: Deliver high-quality English and Media lessons across the Secondary School, with a mandatory requirement to teach both through to A Level.

• STEAM Integration: Utilize our cutting-edge Media Suite and graphics studio to foster creativity, digital literacy, and technical skills.

• Data-Driven Progress: Use student data to provide personalized challenges and support, ensuring that students of all abilities meet high academic expectations.

• Holistic Development: Support students’ emotional, physical, and social growth, acting as a proactive contributor to the school’s pastoral care system.

• Professional Learning: Engage actively in the school’s extensive CPD opportunities, maintaining a reflective approach to your own teaching practice.

• Cross-Curricular Support: Demonstrate the flexibility and willingness to teach other science subjects at KS3 and/or KS4 if required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: A good Honours Degree in English, Media, or a related field.

• Certification: Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a PGCE, preferably from the UK.

• Experience: A minimum of two years of successful teaching experience.

• Background Checks: Ability to provide a UK enhanced DBS, an ICPC, or equivalent police checks covering the last 10 years.

• Attributes: A creative, enthusiastic team player with professional conduct and a “growth mindset.”

• Values: Alignment with the school’s core purpose: Learn. Thrive. Make a Difference.

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The English College: A Diverse Learning Community

As part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), The English College prides itself on an inclusive culture that celebrates a wide range of demographic characteristics.

• Student Diversity: The school serves a vibrant international community. In Dubai, British curriculum schools typically host a student body that is approximately 15% British, 10-12% Emirati, and 70%+ from other global expatriate backgrounds (including significant populations from Europe, the Indian subcontinent, and other Arab nations).

• Staffing: In line with ISP’s inclusive hiring, the faculty is a mix of high-performing educators from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds, though the majority of teaching staff in British curriculum schools in Dubai are recruited from the United Kingdom (approx. 65-70%) and Ireland.

• Facilities: The English College is uniquely positioned with its brand-new STEAM Centre, which integrates robotics and media to prepare students for the 21st-century workforce.

How to Apply: Complete the online application form and upload your current CV. The closing date is March 31, 2026, but early applications are encouraged as Skype interviews will begin immediately.