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: Head of Creative Arts

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Salary: MPS/UPS inner London £40,389 - £62,560 per annum + TLR 2C £8,611

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Start date: September 2026

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary academy in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London).

The school is looking for a permanent full-time Head of Creative Arts with QTS / QTLS who has the ability to motivate and inspire others and teach across the age and ability range from KS3 to KS5.

Benefits:

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

Responsibilities include:

As Head of Creative Arts, you will lead Art, Design, Hospitality & Catering, and Photography, setting a clear vision for an engaging, inclusive, and ambitious Creative Arts curriculum.

This is a genuine opportunity to shape curriculum, provision, and outcomes across the Creative Arts, inspiring students through high-quality practical and creative learning.

While the role spans all Creative Arts subjects, this post would ideally suit a candidate with an Art or Design Technology background and a readiness to take on broader faculty leadership.

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. They support every single student and staff member in reaching their full potential.

You have:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Degree in Art and Design or another relevant subject
• Successful experience teaching Art or Design Technology to KS3-KS5
• Proven track record of improving the quality of teaching and learning
• Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues
• Experience in a Key Stage Lead or Second in Charge of Art or Design Technology role would be beneficial

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education to apply for this Head of Creative Arts 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: Head of DART (Design, Art and Food Technology)

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

Start date: 17^th August 2026

Annual Tax-Free Salary: £36,500 - £42,000 + 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 DART (Design, Art and Food Technology) to start in August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent Teacher of Product Design/Resistant Materials 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 DART (Design, Art and Food Technology), you’ll work across KS3, KS4 and KS5 and develop and 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.

You’ll teach Product Design and Resistant Materials 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 Art, Design or related field
• Successful UK teaching experience in Product Design/Resistant Materials at secondary school level
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for Art and Design, Product Design, Resistant Materials and Food Technology
• 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 Head of DART (Design, Art and Food Technology) 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.