Supply Teacher

About JESS Dubai

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.

Expectations for JESS Teachers

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.

Rewards of Working at JESS

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.

Supply Teacher Opportunities

JESS Jumeirah Primary School is seeking to expand its bank of supply teachers for Early Years and Primary. These ad hoc positions provide flexible opportunities for experienced and talented educators to support the school during periods of staff absence, including workshops, professional development activities, and illness cover.

We are looking for outstanding professionals who demonstrate:

Exceptional subject and curriculum knowledge

A proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning

A commitment to promoting both academic achievement and student wellbeing

A clear understanding of effective, engaging, and inclusive classroom practice

The ability to quickly establish positive relationships with students and colleagues

These roles would suit qualified teachers who have recently relocated to Dubai, those seeking greater flexibility in their working arrangements, or educators taking a career break who wish to remain actively engaged in teaching and learning.

Successful candidates will join a pool of trusted supply teachers who can be called upon as required throughout the academic year.

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 developing the skills they need for life.

As these are supply roles, successful candidates will be expected to be sponsored by his/her spouse or have a golden visa plus their own medical insurance.

Application Requirements

All applications for this role must be supported by a current CV, cover letter, and online JESS application form.

Safeguarding Statement

JESS is totally committed to providing a safe and happy environment for all its staff and in which its students can thrive and learn. JESS is committed to ongoing safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its employees and students. All employees are subject to appropriate pre-employment vetting procedures including identity checks, qualification checks, employment and criminal background checks. Satisfactory police clearance certificates for all countries in which a successful candidate has resided, including their home country, are required.

For candidates coming from or who have resided in the UK, the most recent enhanced DBS and an updated International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) are required. All candidates will require as a minimum two satisfactory professional references, which will be verified. All candidates who have worked as adults and who have resided in the UK will be subject to prohibition and barring checks.