Primary Class Teacher - Maternity Cover For September 2025

Job Overview

The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) is a leading international day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a global world.

At SISD we follow the framework of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme from Pre-Kindergarten (PreKG) to Grade 12 and the Swiss Baccalaureate programme from Grade 6 onwards. The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai is an IB Continuum World School authorised to offer and teach the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Career-related Programme (CP).

We are also a member of the Swiss Group of Schools, CIS and ECIS.

Skills

SISD offers three different streams with an emphasis on offering learners the chance to develop international-mindedness, to broaden their skills and capabilities and to acquire the information needed to access other cultures:

• IB Bilingual English/French (with Arabic)
• IB Bilingual English/German (with Arabic)
• IB with additional languages (French or German with Arabic) and personalised STEAM* programme from PreKG-Grade 5.
  
  

Our unique curriculum offers an engaging learning experience, the challenge of developing a real understanding of cultural diversity and the support of a thriving international community.

Our large eco-friendly campus ensures that we can offer a wide range of sporting facilities that make the most of our location adjacent to Dubai Creek.

Find out more about SISD at www.sisd.ae

We have created a school that offers an outstanding education focused on both academic excellence and personal growth. We encourage students to take risks, become compassionate lifelong learners and responsible citizens who care for one another and contribute to a strong society through intercultural understanding and respect.

At SISD, a distinctive feature of school life is the diverse student body made up of more than 90 different nationalities. It is our strong belief that the next generation of international citizens will need to be dynamic, flexible and linguistically ambitious. This is why we offer all our students the opportunity to become multilingual.

Our international programmes reflect a sincere commitment to a Swiss vision of excellence in education to enable our students fully to embrace future opportunities.

We are looking for an outstanding, passionate, caring and reflective IB MYP Integrated Science Teacher for August 2025.

Our team of international teaching staff is made up of highly qualified professionals who all share one goal: to provide quality education to all of our children in a caring, nurturing and supportive environment.

Position: Part-time Primary Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Start Date: September 2025

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified Primary Class Teacher to join our team for maternity cover starting in September 2025. The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor Honours Degree in Primary/Elementary/Childhood Education, along with a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. Experience with the IB PYP curriculum is preferred.

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor Honours Degree in Primary/Elementary/Childhood Education
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
• Familiarity with the IB PYP curriculum
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  
  

Values And Attitudes

At SISD, we value creativity, collaboration, diversity, sustainability, and innovation. The ideal candidate should share these values and be committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about education, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application including your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience by [insert deadline].

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