Overseas Package + Benefits.
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, is seeking a passionate and experienced Teacher of Spanish to join our founding academic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a high-quality Spanish curriculum within a new British international school.
The successful candidate will inspire students to develop confidence and enthusiasm in using Spanish, while building their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and developing an appreciation of Spanish-speaking cultures. You will contribute to establishing the curriculum, schemes of work, resources and assessment practices for Spanish, helping to create a strong academic foundation as the school continues to grow.
Start date: 9th August 2027.
Job type: Full Time, Permanent. Reporting to: Head of MFL.
Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Development:
- Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and differentiated Spanish lessons that meet the needs of students across a range of abilities and learning needs.
- Develop students’ confidence and competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Spanish curriculum, schemes of work, teaching resources and assessment frameworks in line with the British curriculum.
- Support students in developing the knowledge and skills required for relevant external examinations, including GCSE/IGCSE and A Level where applicable.
- Develop students’ understanding and appreciation of Spanish-speaking cultures, communities and traditions.
- Support and develop opportunities for Spanish and language enrichment, including language clubs, cultural activities, competitions, performances and cross-curricular projects.
- Contribute to the establishment and development of Modern Foreign Languages departmental procedures, curriculum documentation and resources within the start-up school.
The School: At Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, we proudly extend the distinguished legacy of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, one of the United Kingdom’s most celebrated academic institutions. From Early Years through to Sixth Form, our curriculum reflects the highest standards of British education, adapted to local contexts while maintaining a strong emphasis on academic rigour, personal development, and global relevance.
- A bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Modern Foreign Languages or a related subject.
- A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching licence.
- A minimum of three years’ experience teaching Spanish, preferably within a British or international school.
- Experience teaching the relevant stages of the British curriculum, with GCSE/IGCSE and A Level experience desirable.
- Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Strong subject knowledge and a clear understanding of effective language teaching and learning.
- Experience with curriculum planning, assessment, differentiation and supporting students with a range of abilities.
- Experience developing teaching resources, schemes of work and assessment materials.
- Confidence using educational technology and digital systems to support teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
- An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a strong commitment to student welfare, inclusion and professional conduct.
Apply by: 2 January 2027.
In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, all applicants must be willing to undergo rigorous child protection screening, including checks with past employers and providing police clearance certificates from all countries that the applicant has resided in.