Job: Head of Year 9

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 Head of Year 9 to start in August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent Teacher of Maths, Science, Computing, Girls' PE, Art, DT or 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 Head of Year 9, you’ll promote high academic expectations for all students within a year group and monitor the academic progress of students across subjects using assessment data and progress tracking systems.

You’ll identify underachievement within a year group and coordinate appropriate interventions in collaboration with teachers, department leaders, and the leadership team.

You’ll take primary responsibility for the pastoral care and wellbeing of students within a year group and monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and wellbeing. You’ll build strong, positive relationships with students and promote a culture of respect, responsibility, and belonging.

You’ll teach Maths, Science, Computing, Girls' PE, Art, DT or Psychology across KS3, KS4 and KS5 and prepare the students for IGCSE and A level exams.

Skills and Qualifications required:

• PGCE and QTS / QTLS
• Degree in Maths, Science, Computing, PE/Sport, Art, Design or Psychology
• Successful UK teaching experience in Maths, Science, Computing, Girls' PE, Art, DT or Psychology at secondary school level
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum 
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with an excellent track record of progress and results
• Proven track record of raising educational standards and achievement
• Understanding how to analyse and use data effectively
• 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 Head of Year 9 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.

Job: Teacher of Social Science

School: Secondary Academy, Bexley, Southeast London

Annual Salary: Enhanced MPS/UPS outer London £37,928 - £56,217  

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start date: September 2026

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary Academy in Bexley, in Southeast London bordering Kent. They are looking for a permanent full-time Teacher of Social Science.

You’ll deliver high-quality teaching in Social Sciences (e.g. Sociology, Psychology or Health & Social Care), ensuring that all students achieve excellent outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to teach a variety of the Social Science subjects, including RS and Criminology.

The Academy offers:

• Teachers’ pension

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development – Secondment Opportunities
• Free parking
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

The Social Science department is made up of a team of enthusiastic and experienced teachers who are committed to providing high-quality education and inspiring students to have a love of Social Science.

The Social Sciences Department plays a key role in developing critical thinking among the students and you will have the opportunity to teach a diverse student body.

The school is looking for teachers with QTS / QTLS who have KS4 and KS5 teaching experience in Sociology, Psychology or Health and Social Care.

They welcome applications from ECTs and more experienced teachers.

The school is part of a respected medium size multi academy trust, and their reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence.

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat about this Teacher of Social Science job and to apply. An application form is required.

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.

Job: Psychology Teacher

Employer: British International School - The School of Research Science, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Start date: 12^th August 2026

Annual Tax-Free Salary: £26,500 - £32,400 + 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 British international school, in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. They are looking for a full-time Psychology Teacher to start in August 2026.

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 Teacher, you’ll teach Psychology across KS4 and KS5 and prepare the students for iGCSE and A level exams.

You’ll implement policies and practices which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement through effective teaching and learning.

You’ll use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving and create and implement effective plans of action to support those students.

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 Teacher 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.

Job: Psychology Lead Practitioner (Lead Teacher)

Employer: International School - The School of Research Science, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Start date: 17^th 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.