Science & STEM Teacher — Dubai

Role Overview

Science & STEM Lead / Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience teaching Science, STEM and/or design technology to primary and/or lower secondary students
• Strong knowledge of Science curriculum standards, preferably including UK National Curriculum, Cambridge, NGSS, or similar international frameworks
• Ability to teach Science across primary and lower secondary levels
• Strong understanding of biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, environmental science, scientific inquiry, experimentation, and practical investigations
• Demonstrated experience or strong capability in STEM education, including coding, robotics, engineering design, design thinking, applied technology, and age-appropriate AI concepts
• Ability to translate scientific concepts into engaging experiments, demonstrations, investigations, models, projects, and real-world applications
• Experience teaching in small groups and adapting instruction to individual student needs
• Ability and willingness to serve as Class Teacher for one or more small student groups
• Ability to teach selected additional subjects or interdisciplinary units based on strengths and interests
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Science, Engineering, Technology, STEM Education, or a related field; teaching qualification preferred
• Strong spoken and written English
• Strong classroom management, communication, and parent-facing professionalism
• Ability to collaborate with teachers across subjects to support cross-curricular and interdisciplinary learning
• Professional presence aligned with the premium nature of the Masterminds brand
• Highly organized, flexible, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development

Core Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Science and STEM lessons for primary and lower secondary students
• Teach Science through hands-on experiments, inquiry, observation, demonstrations, practical investigations, modelling, discussion, and real-world application
• Build students’ understanding of core scientific concepts across biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, environmental science, and applied science
• Plan and deliver STEM lessons and projects integrating coding, robotics, AI concepts, engineering design, design thinking, creativity, and applied problem-solving
• Design and implement experiments, STEM challenges, research tasks, project-based learning activities, showcases, and practical investigations
• Differentiate instruction for small groups and individual learners based on readiness, ability, pace, interests, and learning goals
• Support students in developing scientific vocabulary, research skills, structured reasoning, presentation skills, collaboration, and confidence in explaining their thinking
• Ensure practical activities are delivered safely, with appropriate planning, supervision, risk awareness, and use of resources
• Track student progress through formative assessment, observation, written work, project outcomes, internal assessment data, and progress documentation
• Help guide the quality, consistency, and development of Science and STEM teaching across relevant student groups
• Serve as Class Teacher for one or more student groups, supporting academic progress, pastoral awareness, routines, parent communication, and whole-child development
• Teach selected additional subjects, projects, or interdisciplinary units aligned with the candidate’s strengths and student needs
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialist teachers, and school leadership to ensure instructional alignment and strong student outcomes
• Contribute to individual learning plans, student progress reviews, and parent updates where required
• Support students in developing independence, resilience, organization, curiosity, creativity, accountability, and confidence as learners
• Participate in school events, STEM showcases, enrichment activities, clubs, competitions, and wider school initiatives where required
• Follow all safeguarding, health, safety, confidentiality, and school policies
• Participate in staff meetings, training, professional development, and curriculum refinement

Compensation & Benefits

• AED 18,000 – 22,000 per month, tax-free, including base salary and housing allowance, based on quality of experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibilities
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• UAE residence visa, where required
• End-of-service benefits
• Paid school holidays aligned with the academic calendar
• Training and development opportunities within Masterminds’ Dubai platform
• For international candidates, relocation support may be considered, including an initial flight to Dubai and 2–4 weeks of temporary accommodation