Primary Teacher

Harrow International School Dubai is seeking an exceptional Primary Teacher to join its founding team for August 2026. As a member of the founding team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building a vibrant and inclusive school community where every pupil is nurtured, challenged and empowered to achieve their very best. Teachers will help establish an educational experience shaped by Harrow's distinctive values of Courage, Honour, Humility and Fellowship. Harrow teachers, known as Beaks, are expected to deliver exemplary teaching and learning while contributing actively to pastoral care, co-curricular opportunities and the wider life of the School. The successful candidate will combine intellectual rigour with a genuine passion for working with young people and will contribute to creating an environment where every child can flourish academically, personally and socially.

Teaching and Learning • Plan and deliver lessons of the highest quality, characterised by intellectual rigour, engagement and creativity. • Ensure pupils are appropriately challenged, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential. • Differentiate and adapt teaching and learning to meet individual needs. • Establish a purposeful, inclusive and aspirational classroom culture. • Maintain high expectations that foster curiosity, independence and intellectual courage. • Maintain a stimulating, orderly and well-resourced learning environment. • Implement robust formative and summative assessment practices. • Use assessment evidence to recognise achievement, inform planning and accelerate progress. • Embrace innovation, technology and future-focused pedagogies. Curriculum and Academic Enrichment • Contribute to curriculum design, development and continual refinement. • Ensure curriculum delivery demonstrates academic rigour and coherence. • Align curriculum with relevant international and national frameworks. • Prepare pupils confidently for future stages of their educational journey. • Provide constructive and timely feedback. • Maintain accurate records of achievement and progress. • Engage with educational research and subject-specific developments. • Apply innovative and evidence-based approaches to teaching. • Contribute to cross-curricular initiatives, competitions and cultural experiences. • Participate actively in co-curricular activities and wider school life. • Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the collective improvement of teaching and learning. Pastoral Care and Safeguarding • Provide exemplary pastoral care and nurture pupils' personal, social and emotional development. • Ensure every child feels known, valued and supported. • Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, child protection and pupil welfare. • Comply with Harrow Dubai policies, UAE regulations and international best practice. • Communicate proactively and sensitively with parents. • Maintain accurate records of relevant interactions with families. • Build strong partnerships between home and school. • Model and promote Harrow's values of Courage, Honour, Humility and Fellowship. • Contribute actively to the House system and develop pupils' sense of pride, belonging and fellowship.

• Appropriate degree. • UK PGCE or another teaching qualification that provides QTS. • Minimum 3 years of teaching experience. • Familiarity with the National Curriculum of England. • Familiarity with IGCSE/GCSE and/or A Levels as appropriate. • Prior teaching experience is essential. • Experience in leading independent schools is preferred. • Proven commitment to safeguarding children and understanding of safeguarding procedures. • Genuine passion for working with young people. • Ability to inspire excellence in academic and pastoral development. • Empathy, patience and a caring approach. • Adaptability, creativity and a forward-thinking outlook. • Strong cultural sensitivity and global awareness. • Collaborative approach to working with colleagues, pupils and parents. • Commitment to professional learning and continual improvement. DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS • Passion for helping young people flourish. • Ability to inspire academic and pastoral excellence. • Empathy and patience. • Creativity and adaptability. • Global awareness and cultural sensitivity. • Collaborative mindset. • Commitment to innovation and professional development. • Ability to contribute distinctive talents and interests beyond academic teaching, including music, sport, arts or other co-curricular areas. SCHOOL VALUES Harrow Dubai expects all staff to embody: • Courage – taking responsibility, challenging poor behaviour and embracing new ideas. • Honour – acting with integrity, keeping promises and respecting traditions. • Humility – serving others, seeking feedback and learning from experience. • Fellowship – respecting differences, working collaboratively and valuing every contribution. SAFEGUARDING & BACKGROUND CHECKS • Enhanced child protection screening is required. • High-quality references will be obtained. • Relevant qualifications must be verified. • Identification checks are required. • Police checks, including overseas checks where applicable, will be conducted. • Applicants must have no issues regarding suitability to work with children. • Staff cannot commence employment until required checks are completed. • The school states that the screening process takes approximately one month on average. • It is an offence to apply if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Taaleem values equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes diversity of thought. Applicants are encouraged to contribute their valuable and relevant skills and perspectives to the school community.