Psychology Teacher - Maternity Cover - January 2027 Basic

About the school

Repton Al Barsha is part of Cognita, a global leader in independent education founded in 2004. Cognita operates more than 100 schools across 16 countries, serving over 85,000 students. Each school maintains its unique character while sharing the purpose of enabling every student to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Repton Al Barsha educates students from Nursery (FS1) to Year 11, with plans to expand through to Year 13. The school follows the UK National Curriculum and is an Apple Distinguished School with state-of-the-art facilities located in Dubai Science Park, Barsha South. It was rated Very Good with several outstanding features in the most recent DSIB inspection. The school combines academic excellence with the highest standards of pastoral care and places strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities.

The role

Repton Al Barsha seeks an outstanding Psychology Teacher for a maternity cover contract commencing January 2027. This is a day-rate position with the opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right candidate. The successful teacher will join a growing senior school and work within a supportive team of colleagues who are committed to enabling all students to achieve top performance.

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 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 practice and pursue continuous professional 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.
• Experience teaching in a UK setting or a renowned British Curriculum international school.
• Proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching.

Benefits & package

• Day rate of AED 532 per working day.
• Opportunity for the position to convert to a permanent role.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, so early applications are encouraged. All appointments are subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity, criminal background, qualification and reference checks.