Secondary Art Photography Graphic Teacher

Job description / Role

Job overview

Jebel Ali School, Dubai, is seeking an outstanding secondary art, photography, and graphics teacher to join their leading British curriculum school in August 2026.

Jebel Ali School, Dubai

Jebel Ali School is one of Dubai’s most respected and well-established British curriculum schools, proudly rated ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas.

Founded in 1977, we are known for our deep-rooted community spirit, academic excellence and unwavering belief that ‘better is always possible.’ Our guiding ethos, ‘Belong, Believe, Become’ sits at the heart of everything we do.

Our modern, purpose-built campus features dedicated facilities for Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form students, alongside some of Dubai’s most impressive sports, technology and performing arts spaces. We deliver a rich, inclusive education that inspires curiosity, creativity and ambition, offering the English National Curriculum through to GCSE, BTEC, and A Level pathways.

Today, over 2100 students from 80+ nationalities call Jebel Ali School home. Our students thrive within a warm, dynamic environment that balances academic rigour with personal development and they leave us as confident, compassionate and globally minded young adults ready to make their mark on the world.

If you share our belief in the power of education to transform lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Requirements

The successful applicant will:

• Be a qualified art teacher with appropriate teaching qualification (i.e. B.Ed. and/or PGCE).
• Teach fine art, photography and graphics at GCSE and A Level.
• Have confidence and a proven track record of outstanding results teaching this subject to GCSE and A Level, using the Edexcel specification.
• Have a full working knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and Wales and its associated assessment practices.
• Possess a strong focus on the pastoral care of children, understanding the balance between academic and social progress and support, as well as the ability to identify safeguarding concerns.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a positive approach to both individual and collaborative professional development.
• Be available to join Jebel Ali School in August 2026.

What we offer

Jebel Ali School is a great place to work; we have one of the highest staff retention rates in the UAE, so we know we are doing something right. You will be busy, and you will work hard, but our unique community ethos makes Jebel Ali School a very special place.

The successful applicant will receive:

• Highly competitive salary package offered.
• World class professional development opportunities, where we are committed to ensuring and developing our team to enable them to be equipped to provide students with the best possible educational experience.
• Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to join one of the largest, and arguably most successful, British curriculum schools in the UAE.

Taaleem

As a Taaleem teacher, you will join one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic) was established in 2004 and now has 41,000 students attending our 38 international schools and 34 nurseries in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

We recruit the very best international teachers and leaders who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.

Jebel Ali School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. Successful candidates will be subject to relevant national police checks.