Job: Psychology Lead Practitioner (Lead Teacher)
Employer: International School - The School of Research Science, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Start date: 17th August 2026
Annual Tax-Free Salary: £34,500 - £40,000 + Benefits including housing, flight allowance, medical and gratuity (worth over £15,000)
Contract: Full-time, fixed term for 2 years
Aston Education is working with The School of Research Science, a thriving and vibrant international school, in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. They are looking for a full-time Psychology Lead Practitioner (Lead Teacher) to start in September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent Teacher of Psychology or a middle leader to develop their leadership skills in supporting colleagues in strengthening their practice.
The employer:
The School of Research Science is a thriving and popular international school for students aged 3-18. They opened their doors 25 years ago and they have over 3000 students today. The student cohort is a diverse range of nationalities together with a high proportion of Emirati Nationals. The school is committed to excellence, inclusivity, and community.
They follow the British Curriculum from EYFS to KS5, and they offer excellent modern facilities. The school’s key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy, inquiry-based learning and critical thinking and problem-solving.
The school’s Leadership Team is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of their staff, and they foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and professional growth. They believe schools flourish when their people flourish.
The job responsibilities include:
As a Psychology Lead Practitioner, you’ll work across KS4 and KS5 and provide high quality coaching and subject-specific CPD to Psychology teachers to achieve sustained improvements in teaching and learning.
You’ll implement and monitor strategies to raise the achievement of targeted Psychology students and act as a ‘champion’ for SEND students.
You’ll teach Psychology across KS4 and KS5 and prepare the students for iGCSE and A level exams.
Skills and Qualifications required:
- PGCE and QTS / QTLS
- Degree in Psychology or related field
- Successful UK teaching experience in Psychology at secondary school level
- Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for Psychology
- Proven track record of improving teaching and learning
- Commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits:
- Tax-Free Salary
- Accommodation / Housing Allowance
- Medical Insurance
- Dependent Visa Support & Medical Insurance
- Tuition Fee Discount
- Flight Allowance
- Teacher Bonus Scheme
Closing date: As soon as possible
Applications and enquiries: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal discussion and to apply for this Psychology Lead Practitioner job.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.