FS Teacher Maternity Cover

Job description

Kings’ School Al Barsha are seeking an outstanding FS teacher for a maternity post beginning in September 2026. This is a superb opportunity for an aspiring, imaginative, and inspirational teacher to join a creative and innovative environment.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team that fosters pedagogical discussion and aims to provide an outstanding education to all pupils.

Requirements:

Hold bachelor's degree in education

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Outstanding primary teacher with a minimum of two years' experience in teaching the National Curriculum

Able to teach consistently inspirational lessons and have a track record or ability to deliver results

Experience of safeguarding and child protection procedures will also be desirable

A commitment to the well-being and pastoral care of all students within their care

Innovative, creative, enthusiastic, and able to deliver results

Experience of working overseas or with international students would be an advantage

Must be sponsored by family or spouse or hold a golden visa for the position

Application process

Candidates are to apply directly through TES.

The closing date for applications is 15th July 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. Successful applicants will take up their position in September 2026.

Safeguarding

Please note: The school takes safeguarding children very seriously and any offer of employment is subject to rigorous checks, including but not limited to;

A verified passport copy

Three satisfactory references

Attestation of qualification certificates

DBS and police checks

About Kings’ School Al Barsha

Kings’ School Al Barsha is a school community like no other. The school’s vision and values embrace the challenges of academic excellence, responsibility and leadership, emotional awareness and participation in a wide variety of activities within and beyond the classroom. We pride ourselves on being a launchpad for brilliance; providing each student with the support they need to excel, wherever their passions may lie. Catering for students from EYFS through to Sixth Form, following the National Curriculum for England, we look at the entirety of a child’s learning journey; acting as their compass as they navigate their way through the challenges and successes that come with being a young person in the modern world.

Safer recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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 and passport

Obtaining three satisfactory references (including current or most recent employer and a previous employer)

Providing a police certificate(s) for the last ten years from all countries that the applicant has resided in

Prohibition checks (for applicants with a UK background). Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during an interview and may be explored further.