Outstanding Media Studies Teacher August 2026

Dubai British School Emirates Hills

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

Dubai British School Emirates Hills is recruiting an outstanding Media Studies Teacher, commencing August 2026, to join our BSO and KHDA-rated Outstanding international school.

Recruiting Media Studies Teacher

We are seeking an outstanding Media Studies teacher with the ability to teach GCSE and A Level, delivering analytical, creative and industry-aware lessons. You will develop students critical understanding of media texts, platforms and audiences while guiding them to produce high-quality practical coursework across film, audio, print and digital media. A proven track record of strong results and confidence with contemporary production tools would be highly advantageous. We want a teacher who brings creativity, technical skill and academic rigour, inspiring students to think critically and create ambitiously.

At DBSEH, you will be joining a school known for its academic ambition, its caring and inclusive ethos, and its commitment to knowing every student as an individual. With whole-school 2025 results of 51% A A* at A Level and 85% 9 6 at GCSE, you will be joining a school with strong academic foundations and a community that takes pride in both excellence and compassion.

20 years of DBS Emirates Hills

Curriculum

Our curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to our own international context, leading to a challenging set of GCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13. We feel the opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive and varied Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme.

Professional Requirements

Due to KHDA regulations, we only employ individuals with approved teacher status as well as a degree in their teaching subject area.

High Quality Degree in Media, Film, Communications or a related field (Must be MOFA Attested).

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (Must be MOFA Attested).

Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in the National Curriculum for England in the UK or UAE.

GCSE and A Level teaching experience Essential.

Ability to teach consistently inspirational lessons and a track record of outstanding results.

A commitment to the wellbeing of all students within their care

A willingness to make a broader contribution to school life.

The ability to quickly adapt to a fast-paced international, multicultural and demanding environment.

An individual with confidence and a proven track record of outstanding results as a leading subject teacher.

Cleared Police and Safeguarding Background Checks*.