Secondary Biology Teacher (KS3-KS4/A-Level)

About the role

Safa Community School, an award-winning all-through UK curriculum school in Dubai, is looking for a Biology teacher to join its Science department. The successful candidate will teach Biology across KS3 and KS4 (including Combined Science where required) and to A-Level, as part of the school's growth to meet rising enrolment and programme demand.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons, set and mark work, and assess, record and report on progress in line with school policy
• Use data to inform teaching, track progress and put timely interventions in place
• Prepare students for GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level exams, including assessment, reporting and exam-related meetings
• Deliver practical and fieldwork-based learning safely, following risk assessments and health and safety policies, and support practical endorsement
• Work with science technicians to plan practical lessons and manage living materials
• Communicate with parents, write reports and attend Parents' Evenings and Open Evenings
• Contribute to departmental meetings, schemes of work and methods of teaching and assessment, and keep up to date with curriculum innovation and CPD
• Support a beginning teacher, cover for absent colleagues, and take responsibility for a designated area of the curriculum or a project such as STEM enrichment or Biology Olympiad preparation
• Familiarise yourself with the DSIB inspection framework and support UAE initiatives and cultural expectations

Required profile

• Degree in Biology or a related life science plus a recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Biology in British Curriculum schools at GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level
• Enthusiasm for Biology and ability to inspire students
• Understanding of assessment and examination requirements for KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Commitment to a practical, inquiry-led approach and effective teamwork

Applications close on 11 December 2026 and are assessed in order of receipt; only applicants with GCSE and A-Level teaching experience will be considered. Apply through the TES/Schrole portal with a full CV, a two-page covering letter, three referees (one current employer) and a demonstration lesson. Feedback is given only to candidates progressing to interview.