Outstanding Secondary School Spanish Teacher

Job description / Role

Job overview

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

Job overview

Taaleem seeks an outstanding Spanish teacher, commencing January 2026, to join one of their premium British international schools. Those interested in a Head of MFL role and who can teach Spanish should also apply.

We are currently recruiting for a highly qualified and experienced teacher of Spanish.

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified individual who is passionate and forward thinking and who will thrive in our vibrant learning environment. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team that fosters pedagogical discussion, embraces our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve” and aims to make the subject accessible and enjoyable for all students. In return, you will have the opportunity to work in a premium, state-of-the-art school with committed and dedicated colleagues. We have a pro-active approach to continuing professional, personal development and wellbeing, and the successful candidate will join a school where our values and our community are integral to our ethos.

What we offer

Taaleem provides a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package including an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, and an annual flight allowance. To support international teaching staff arrivals, excellent, high-quality purpose-built accommodation equipped with facilities and amenities are offered. Alternatively, supporting locally established teaching staff, an attractive housing rental allowance is offered. As part of the Taaleem Group, you will also qualify for great corporate discounts with many service providers in Dubai.

Beyond package benefits, student and staff wellbeing is central to our ethos. We know that to facilitate great teaching we need to satisfy the needs of our teachers, both personally and professionally. By joining our school community, you can expect to feel welcomed and supported from the moment you join us.

After your successful appointment you can expect to hear regularly from our HR team who are available for group and one-to-one Q&As, as well as a staff buddy or mentor who will introduce themselves and be your first port of call for the questions you may have about school life or living overseas.

Once you have joined us, our INSET programme, tailored specifically for the needs of new staff, aims to help you settle into life in Dubai (if you are new to the UAE), and familiarise yourself with our school-specific policies and practices in smaller group settings with our senior leaders.

Our vibrant in-school social committee ensures that there are plenty of opportunities to build firm friendships across academic teams while exploring common interests, such as dog walking, attending shows, playing sports, or meeting up for a Sunday lunch. These opportunities are shared monthly and are targeted at all staff, new and returning.

Our Taaleem teacher standards offer a framework for professional growth, support and challenge. Promoting staff agency, you have some control of your professional learning and through coaching conversations with a leader you develop the pathway you want to take to professional excellence, whether this be through self-directed learning such as an action research project or through more formal accredited routes such as the NPQ suite of qualifications, subsidised by the school.

Skills

• A high-quality degree in Spanish or related subject (must be MOFA attested)
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (must be MOFA attested)
• At least two years teaching experience, including teaching Spanish at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-Level. The ability to teach Key Stage 3 French is a positive but not necessary
• An ability to teach consistently inspirational lessons and a track record of outstanding results
• A commitment to the wellbeing of all students within their care
• A willingness to make a broader contribution to school life
• The ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international, multicultural, and demanding environment

We look for teachers who leave a lasting inspirational impression on students. If you are able to demonstrate outstanding standards of teaching and learning, with a passionate, enthusiastic, creative and dynamic attitude, then we want to hear from you!