Biology Teacher - August 2026 Basic

About the school

Repton Al Barsha is a well-resourced Apple Distinguished School educating students from Nursery (FS1) to Year 11, with plans to grow through to Year 13. The school offers the academic rigour of the UK National Curriculum within an inclusive family environment and is situated in Dubai Science Park, Barsha South. It was rated Very Good with several outstanding features in the most recent DSIB inspection and provides state-of-the-art facilities alongside exceptional sporting provision.

Repton Al Barsha forms part of Cognita, a global leader in independent education with more than 100 schools across 16 countries serving over 85,000 students. Cognita schools share a collective purpose to create environments where every student can thrive in a rapidly evolving world through academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care.

The role

Repton Al Barsha seeks an outstanding Science Teacher with a specialism in Biology to join the school in August 2026. The successful candidate will deliver Biology across KS3, with GCSE and A Level teaching in KS4 and KS5. The school is at an exciting stage of growth and offers teachers the opportunity to work within a supportive team of highly creative colleagues together with excellent professional development.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate a passion for teaching and a deep commitment to inspiring and challenging all learners.
• Utilise strong subject knowledge to plan and deliver engaging, effective and impactful lessons.
• Design lessons that encourage all students to think deeply and engage purposefully in their learning.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of an inclusive student community.
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents through excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reflect on and proactively develop professional practice while seeking continuous growth.
• Manage time and workload effectively while demonstrating resilience and enthusiasm in a dynamic school environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Education or PGCE with appropriate specialism in Biology.
• Experience teaching in a UK setting or a renowned British Curriculum international school.
• Proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching.
• Mindset that understands all students have the potential for top performance, with the drive and passion to enable them to achieve it.

Benefits & package

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Annual flight ticket.
• Accommodation allowance.
• World-class medical and healthcare benefits (subject to status).

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob. After signing in, applicants may request the school contact details to submit a current, up-to-date CV. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date and therefore encourages early applications.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, employment checks and satisfactory reference checks.