Outstanding Teacher of Graphics and Photography
About This Role
Safeguarding Commitment
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting student welfare. All staff are expected to uphold high standards of child protection practices, and all successful applicants will undergo comprehensive background checks.
This is a rare opportunity to join the multi-award-winning team at Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, an outstanding and highly respected British international school in the heart of Dubai.
We are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking teacher of Graphics and Photography who combines deep subject knowledge with the skill and ambition to deliver exceptional examination results and outstanding student outcomes. A proven record of success at Key Stages 4 and 5 is essential, along with a passion for engaging every learner through high-quality, inclusive teaching.
At DBSJP, professional dialogue, innovation, and shared ambition drive everything we do. Guided by our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve,” you’ll join a community that values excellence, professional growth, and wellbeing - all within a premium, state-of-the-art school environment.
Job Purpose
At Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, our teachers play a vital role in shaping curious, confident learners. To achieve this, teachers deliver dynamic and challenging Graphics and Photography lessons that spark genuine interest and ignite students’ curiosity that encourage experimentation, bold ideas, and visual storytelling. Through practical studio work, digital design tools, and exposure to contemporary creative practice, students learn to observe the world more deeply and communicate meaning through imagery. Lessons are crafted to stretch imagination and technical skill in equal measure, helping every learner build confidence, think critically about visual culture, and develop their own creative voice.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Deliverance
Teach Graphics and Photography across Key Stages, specialising in GCSE and A-Level.
Plan and deliver engaging lessons that challenge and support all learners, incorporating real‑world application and inquiry‑based approaches.
Develop and maintain schemes of work and lesson plans aligned with departmental and whole‑school priorities.
Ensure lessons reflect best practice in pedagogy, including effective differentiation and strategies to support G&T, EAL and SEND learners.
Data-Informed Student Progress and Attainment
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and inform teaching.
Record and analyse assessment data to identify trends and implement interventions where needed.
Provide timely, constructive feedback to students and communicate progress effectively to parents
3. Classroom Practice and Standards
Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes high expectations and respect.
Maintain high standards of behaviour and engagement through clear routines and positive relationships.
Act as a role model for outstanding teaching and uphold a culture of excellence in learning.
4. Professional Development and Collaboration
Participate actively in departmental meetings and contribute to shared planning, resource development, and collaborative approaches to teaching Graphics and Photography.
Engage in professional learning opportunities to stay current with curriculum developments and best practice in Graphics and Photography education, including connecting with international subject specific networks which fosters collaboration and exchange among Graphics and Photography teachers worldwide.
Where relevant, draw on regional professional bodies such as the BSME Networks to support understanding of local practice and engage with wider professional discourse across the Middle East.
Support whole school initiatives and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, modelling reflective practice and a commitment to professional growth
5. Examination and NEA Requirements
Prepare students thoroughly for internal and external assessments, including GCSE and A-Level Graphics and Photography examinations.
Implement NEA (Non‑Exam Assessment) requirements accurately and in full accordance with exam board specifications, ensuring students understand expectations and assessment criteria.
Ensure assessment practices meet the highest standards, with accurate, transparent tracking of student progress and timely feedback that supports academic improvement.
6. Standards
Keep updated with curriculum advancements and best practices, particularly within international schools through organisations like BSME and KHDA-inspected schools.
Ensure that students receive the best possible preparation for internal and external assessments.
Our school
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (DBSJP) is a multi-award-winning, outstanding British international school, educating over 2100 students aged 3 to 18. Recognised as Outstanding by both BSO and KHDA, DBSJP is not just a school of exceptional academic results, but a thriving, inclusive community where students are inspired to flourish in every aspect of their lives.
Our students consistently achieve outstanding A-level results and go on to study at leading universities across the globe, yet the school is equally proud of nurturing each individual’s unique talents, passions, and creativity. DBSJP has been recognised as the Best School in the UAE for Performing Arts and for Staff Wellbeing and was a Best School in the World finalist for Community Collaboration, reflecting a culture that values excellence, care, and connection equally.
We are also the first school in the UAE to achieve Centre of Excellence status with IQM, demonstrating our pioneering commitment to inclusion and innovation. Every initiative, every classroom, every programme is guided by our vision: “Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve”. At DBSJP, high achievement goes hand-in-hand with curiosity, creativity, resilience, and wellbeing, creating a community where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally - and are prepared to make a positive impact on the world.
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Our Curriculum
DBSJP follows the National Curriculum for England, from EYFS through to GCSE, BTEC and A Level examination courses. The curriculum is significantly enhanced by the local context and culture. The opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive, competitive and varied extra-curricular activities programme.
Our offer
Taaleem provides excellent, high-quality purpose-built accommodation for teaching staff equipped with gym, pool and all amenities. We offer an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, free child places and an annual flight allowance along with great corporate discounts with many service providers in Dubai.
Living in the UAE
With year-round sunshine, a tax-free salary and endless career development opportunities, Dubai is one of the major players in the international teaching market. Whether you enjoy spending your weekends dune bashing and cycling the desert tracks or indulging in some retail therapy before a dip in the sea – Dubai has it all. It’s a great place to develop yourself professionally, while enjoying an enriching life outside of the workplace. At Taaleem, we are proud and privileged to operate some of the leading schools in the UAE, led by outstanding teachers from all over the world. Our schools are located across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, catering to the British, IB and American curricula, so we always look for a diverse and inspiring teaching body who are looking to help educate and develop the future generations.
Person Specification
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Graphics or Photography (or a closely related field) and a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGDE, QTS).
Experience: Minimum of two years teaching Graphics and Photography, ideally within an international or British curriculum school.
Competencies:
Experience with international curricula (e.g. IGCSE, GCSE, A‑Level) and familiarity with inspection and accreditation bodies such as Ofsted, KHDA and BSO.
Strong subject knowledge across core areas of Graphics and Photography, with the ability to deliver theoretical and research‑based content effectively and confidently.
Attributes:
Passionate about Graphics and Photography education and committed to supporting students’ academic and personal growth.
Reflective, proactive and committed to continually improving practice.
An effective communicator who builds strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Positive, collaborative and aligned with the school’s vision for outstanding teaching and learning.