Job ID: S-AE-3384 - Key Stage 2 Class Teacher for Maternity Leave at JESS Primary School

JESS Dubai is a leading British International School in the UAE, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB). Recognised globally, JESS is consistently ranked among the top 15 private schools in the Middle East and the top 100 in the world. We are incredibly proud of the results achieved by our students. JESS has soared to the top 1% in global IB rankings and, every year, celebrates students achieving the perfect IB Diploma score of 45/45, placing them among the top 0.02% worldwide. An impressive 83% of BTEC students gain the maximum grades possible of D*D*D*, and our GCSE results remain strong with a recent 99% pass rate with 30% achieving grade 9, 54% achieving grade 8 to 9, 77% achieving grade 7 to 9 and 92% achieving grade 6 to 9. This reputation and these outcomes are forged through the high, exacting expectations we have of our staff and students. JESS strives to be a regional leader in academics, pastoral care, digital innovation, and co-curricular opportunities. Our teachers go the extra mile to support our ambition for students to make a difference in the world. We promote a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to show curiosity, excellence, commitment, respect, integrity, and care. The reality of aspiring to these standards for a JESS teacher is that: there are high expectations regarding commitment to continuing professional development and standards of classroom practice; teachers must be fully involved within a busy, demanding system of pastoral care; exceptionally high standards of student progress and attainment are expected to be maintained; and all staff fully contribute to our world-class co-curricular programme. The rewards are considerable: working with motivated, polite, and eager-to-learn students; opportunities to advance professional credentials through extensive CPD; being part of a school that leads in tech and digital innovation; and joining a team that achieves outstanding academic outcomes with a diverse, non-selective cohort. At JESS, we promote a supportive learning environment where students always feel determined to do their best. JESS Primary School, Arabian Ranches, is seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic and driven Key Stage 2 Class Teacher for Maternity Leave period (October 2026 to approximately March 2027). We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, talented professional with exceptional subject knowledge, a proven track record of excellence in delivering excellent academic and well-being in primary education, and a clear understanding of effective and engaging teaching and learning. At JESS we highly value personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness, and we are looking for staff who can model these principles. All staff are totally committed to working together to ensure that each of our students receive the best possible education where students are consistently challenged to be the best that they can be. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching engaging lessons and develop the skills they need for life. As part of our commitment to our staff’s personal and professional development, comprehensive professional development will be provided to the successful candidate, who will: be