Psychology Lead Teacher

Job Description

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: 34500 - 40000 Benefits including housing flight allowance medical and gratuity (worth over 15000)

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 schools key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy inquiry-based learning and critical thinking and problem-solving.

The schools 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 youll 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.

Youll implement and monitor strategies to raise the achievement of targeted Psychology students and act as a champion for SEND students.

Youll 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.