Teacher - MFL (Spanish & French) - Rugby School Dubai (Immediate - Maternity Cover)

Rugby School Dubai are looking for an outstanding MFL teacher immediately for a maternity cover. Opened in August 2026, Rugby School Dubai brings over 450 years of world-class British education to the heart of the UAE, in partnership with Aldar Education.

Rooted in the iconic ethos of The Whole Person, The Whole Point, our school will deliver an exceptional education that develops character, intellect, creativity, and leadership in equal measure. This is a rare opportunity to shape the culture, standards, and spirit of a world-class school from day one.

Joining Rugby School Dubai means becoming part of a truly historic founding team, helping to shape a world-class British education rooted in over 450 years of excellence and the enduring ethos of The Whole Person, The Whole Point.

You will work in a values-led, high-performance environment where academic rigour, character development, creativity, leadership, and co-curricular life are seamlessly connected.

As part of the Aldar Education family, you will benefit from a competitive tax-free package, outstanding professional development, and access to global collaboration across both the Rugby School and Aldar networks, all within a vibrant, purpose-driven school community preparing pupils for life on the global stage.

Responsibilities

Planning for outstanding teaching and learning, in line with the school's Teaching and Learning Policy, through: Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice; Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives; Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment; Identifying SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation; Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement; Making effective use of assessment for learning; Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons; Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's Behaviour for Learning Policy and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework; Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning; Mark students work regularly, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school's Marking Policy; Assess and record students progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress; Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures Prepare and present informative reports to parents Attend and support parent/student events.

Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required. Any other duties as assigned by the SLT.

A clear understanding of the British curriculum from Year 6 to Year 13 Ability to teach French and Spanish from Year 6 to Year 13 Organising classroom provision, learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the classes taught Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification Minimum Experience Minimum 1- 2 years Teaching experience Job Specific Knowledge & Skills Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activi