Teacher of MFL (French/ Spanish) - August 2024

Ambassador Group’s purpose is to nurture young minds and help students become responsible global citizens based on the foundation of quality education. The founders of the Ambassador Group have over nineteen years of education experience across the United Arab Emirates, GCC and India: through the Ambassador Schools in Dubai (rated very good), The Princeton Review Middle East and Inlingua International. Ambassador International Academy is an accredited IB World School in the heart of Dubai and is a part of the diverse yet connected Ambassador Group of Schools, which share a unified commitment to Ambassador’s vision, mission and values.

We provide all of our students with personalised learning opportunities which encourage them to grow successfully is what we as educators are passionate about. Our International Baccalaureate programmes prepare them with the social, communication and empathetic skills for a futuristic world beyond school. That world will be full of jobs and activities that we may not even know about today, but through our unique global community, our advanced approaches to learning and through our partnerships with parents we are confident of our students achieving great things.

At Ambassador International Academy, we combine the IB framework and philosophy with some of the world renowned numeracy, literacy and scientific understandings of the English National Curriculum in our teaching and learning activities.

Our academic programmes (curricula) are designed to provide students with exciting learning opportunities which are as challenging as they are rewarding. The International Baccalaureate provides a curriculum framework and an educational philosophy that allows our team of expert teachers to design activities that prepare our students academically and holistically for the world beyond Ambassador International Academy.

Living in Dubai

With year-round sunshine, a tax-free salary and endless career development opportunities, Dubai has emerged as a major player in the international teaching market. The expat community in Dubai and the UAE is massive – making up over 80% of the population.Dubai is very accessible. One can be climbing the mountains for a sunrise hike in the morning and then be relaxing on the beach a few hours later followed by sunset drinks overlooking the city.The food scene in Dubai is huge. It’s varied with cuisine from all around the world.

What do we look for?

Due to KHDA regulations, we require our teachers to have the following:

The successful candidate will have:

• A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent specializing in Spanish and French.

• A minimum of 2 years of solid and demonstrable IB PYP/ MYP French & Spanish teaching experience ideally within an IB Curriculum at Middle School

• Experience teaching EAL or English is advantageous

• International School experience (preferable but not essential)

• The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning

• Aspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for enhancing their career

• Experience in teaching the International Baccalaureate is preferred (NQTs are welcome too)

• The ability to share your outstanding practice

• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom

• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents

About Your Benefits

What we offer:

• A supportive leadership team.  
• A school where people can develop and thrive in a caring, fun, and nurturing environment     . 
• A competitive tax-free salary and international package which includes accommodation, annual flights, and medical insurance      
• A unique opportunity to experience a different culture.

Early applications for this position are strongly encouraged and the school reserves the right to make an appointment ahead of the advertised closing date should a strong candidate be identified.

Ambassador International Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students thus, up-to-date police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.