Music Teacher - Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba - August 2026

About the school

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The organisation holds itself to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks, including high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks.

Dubai Schools’ mission is to be a beacon of academic excellence. Combining an inquisitive teaching approach and future-focused skillset delivery, the schools work hand-in-hand with the community to nurture students to become independent and empathetic learners. They offer an American education guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values, fostering future-ready graduates driven by pride and tolerance. The main objective of the Dubai Schools projects is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai’s aspiration to have 100% of Emirati students enrolled in ‘Good+’ rated schools.

The role

Taaleem is seeking a qualified, enthusiastic and passionate Music Teacher to join Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba in August 2026. The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs and the Dubai Schools values of Future Ready, Trust and Empathy, Collaboration and Inclusion, Cultural Preservation, and Academic Excellence, the teacher ensures that the distinctive curriculum programmes lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment, and a love of lifelong learning.

Key responsibilities

• Represent areas of knowledge, understanding and skills in all their richness to students taught.
• Inculcate by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.
• Engage and motivate students to achieve at levels beyond their expectations and previous limits.
• Use excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable them to enjoy learning.
• Make full use of educational technology and blended learning practices to enhance the quality of teaching and learning.
• Plan lessons taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, styles, preferences and capabilities.
• Encourage and enable all students to become effective, confident and independent lifelong learners.
• Maintain excellent professional relationships with colleagues and make a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the school.
• Plan and deliver a programme of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum.
• Cooperate with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices and take active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse.
• Communicate openly and professionally with parents about the attainment and progress of their child.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality when speaking to parents and external parties.
• Model good practice of academic honesty.
• Contribute actively to department discussions in meetings and plan after-school activities as required.
• Actively support the school partnership with the community, including attendance at school or community events that may occur at weekends or in the evening.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education and/or a valid certified professional teaching qualification and licence.
• Experience teaching the US Curriculum is desirable.
• Experience working with English Language Learners is advantageous.
• At least two years of teaching experience in an international school.

Benefits & package

• Two-year contracts, extendable by further periods of up to two years on the recommendation of the Principal.
• Competitive tax-free salary awarded on the basis of experience and qualifications and appointed to a specific point on the Dubai Schools salary scale.
• Regular review of salary scales structured to enable ongoing development and progression.
• Medical insurance for the employee as per UAE Labour Law.
• Housing allowance.
• Annual flight allowance for the employee.
• Tuition fee discount.

How to apply

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