SEND Teacher

Job: SEND Teacher (Primary or Secondary)

Employer: British International School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Start date: 19th August 2026

Annual Tax-Free Salary: £26,600 - £32,400 + Benefits including housing, flight allowance, medical and gratuity (worth over £15,000)

Contract: Full-time, fixed term for 2 years

Aston Education is working with a thriving and vibrant British international school in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

They are looking for a full-time SEND teacher for primary or secondary.

The employer:

The school is a thriving and popular international school for students aged 3-18. They opened their doors 25 years ago and they have over 3000 students today. The student cohort is a diverse range of nationalities together with a high proportion of Emirati Nationals. The school is committed to excellence, inclusivity, and community.

They follow the British Curriculum from EYFS to KS5, and they offer excellent modern facilities. The school's key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy, inquiry-based learning and critical thinking and problem-solving.

The school's Leadership Team is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of their staff, and they foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and professional growth. They believe schools flourish when their people flourish.

The job responsibilities include:

As a SEND Teacher, you'll work in either the Primary or Secondary School's inclusion zone as part of the SEND Team.

You'll teach small groups of students with SEND or barriers for learning to improve their Maths, English (reading, writing and speaking) and Functional Skills.

You'll create an engaging learning environment and enable all children to achieve the best outcomes possible. You'll deliver high-quality education in line with the UK National Curriculum.

The role requires careful monitoring of pupil progress, with timely intervention to ensure excellent learning outcomes and positive behaviour.

Skills and Qualifications required:

• QTS
• Bachelor of Education (BEd) or PGCE and a relevant degree
• SEND qualification
• Successful UK teaching experience at a primary or secondary school
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
• Strong experience teaching students with SEND
• Commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Tax-Free Salary
• Accommodation / Housing Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Dependent Visa Support & Medical Insurance
• Tuition Fee Discount
• Flight Allowance
• Teacher Bonus Scheme

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications and enquiries: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal discussion and to apply for this SEND Teacher job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.