Job Title: Teacher of MFL (Maternity Cover)
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Fixed Term
Workplace: Secondary
Site: College
Job Start Date: January 2027

About Us

Collectively the DESS family of schools is known as Dubai English Speaking Schools, consisting of two primary schools - DESS Primary Oud Metha and DESS Primary Academic City and one secondary school - DESS College also based in Academic City, Dubai.

DESS Primary Oud Metha (age 3-11) has been a cornerstone of the community since 1963, and DESS College (age 11-18) has built on this legacy since its founding in 2005. Both have been consistently rated as Outstanding by the KHDA and BSO, a testament to our commitment to educational excellence. DESS Primary Academic City (age 3-11), opened in September 2025, and extends this heritage by offering the same high DESS standards.

For more information please visit our Website.

About the Role

For a comprehensive understanding of the role and its requirements, we encourage you to review our detailed job description.

About You

• Hold the relevant qualifications (PGCE or equivalent) and possess QTS certification.
• Have a minimum of one year of teaching experience in a UK curriculum school.
• Be a strong and highly motivated linguist, with a proven track record of outstanding teaching at A Level in either French or Spanish.
• Be able to demonstrate a strong social and political knowledge of the target language countries, appropriate for A Level discussion and debate.
• Have experience of outstanding teaching in French and Spanish at Key Stage 3 and of either language at Key Stage 4.
• Be willing to contribute positively to all aspects of the College's vision, including extra-curricular activities.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive tax-free salary
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law

Application Process

• To apply for this position, please visit our Careers Page
• Only fully completed application forms will be accepted.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Safer Recruitment Statement

DESS is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers who work with the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications, birth certificate and passport; obtaining satisfactory references (including current / most recent employer and at least one from a previous employer); providing a Police Certificate(s) from the UAE (if applicable) and from all countries that the applicant has resided in for the last five years and one from their home country if they have resided there in the last ten years; Prohibition Checks (for applicants with a UK background). Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during the interview and may be explored further.

DESS welcomes applications from UAE Nationals who have the relevant qualifications and experience.