Junior School Class Teacher - August 2025

Job OverviewRepton Dubai Junior Phase is seeking an inspirational and experienced Class Teacher to join our outstanding team for an August 2025 start. The Class Teacher shares the responsibility for the planning, teaching and assessments of the subjects to which they have been assigned. About CognitaCognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students.

Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’. At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

About Repton School DubaiRepton Dubai is a prominent international school in the heart of Dubai and one of the few schools in Dubai to boast an Outstanding rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Board since 2014. One of the few genuinely international schools in the Gulf Region, Repton Dubai combines the reputation and academic rigour of the UK curriculum, from Early Years through Junior School and into Senior School. It embraces the challenges and opportunities of the International Diploma, A Levels or IB in the Sixth Form.

Set in the largest, most spectacular school campus in the Middle-East, and almost uniquely in Dubai offering a dynamic boarding experience in addition to day school, Repton pupils from ages 3-18 benefit from facilities, resources and a classroom and sporting experience that is the envy of their peers. Our mission is ‘the rigorous pursuit of excellence, inside and outside the classroom, combined with a passionate concern for the wellbeing of each individual’Skills, Experience & ResponsibilitiesTo constantly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of personal teaching to maintain good standards and ensure progression.

Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectivenessTo participate in classroom observation of colleagues (peer observations) when required and participate in observations by peers. To submit books, records or planning as required for monitoring by colleagues or SLT.

Mark and monitor students' work and regularly set targets for progress; Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep recordsCheck work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses,Inform planning and recognise the level at which the student is achieving;Undertake assessment of students as requested departmental and school procedures;Prepare and present informative reports to parentsTo regularly assess the students’ work by means of formal and informal termly, half termly assessment and end of units as directed by SLT.

To communicate with the school Inclusion Team and Head of School regarding any student whose progress or behaviour gives cause for concern.

Successful Candidates Will HaveBachelors of Education or PGCE with appropriate specialism, ORBachelors in subject relevant to teaching specialism plus PGCE in Primary EducationExperience teaching in a UK setting or renowned British Curriculum / international schoolAppropriate experience which enables them to contribute to our school enrichment programmeIdeally we require a minimum of 2 years post qualification experienceIn Return We OfferCompetitive salary commensurate with experienceAnnual flight ticketAccommodationWorld class medical & healthcare benefits (subject to status)End of service gratuity, as per labour lawTo support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process. Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.