About
us:

Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE
for over four decades with premium international schools and nurseries that
have experienced outstanding success and growth. Our schools offer the most
innovative and character-building education in the entire Middle East region.

Our core ethos and philosophy of education is
Positive Education (PosEd). Through PosEd, our schools foster active engagement
in learning, celebrating character strengths and accomplishments. We
encourage children to cultivate fulfilling relationships with others and seek
meaning and purpose in their own lives. We enable children to become happy
learners and develop into innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and
life-long learners. Our students develop resilience, a growth mindset and deep
character strengths that allow them to flourish in an ever-changing
world. 

About
Sunmarke School – Where
Amazing Happens

Sunmarke School provides an ambitious and
inspiring, values-based education that nurtures the hearts and minds of
students so that they can flourish and achieve their dreams. Powered by our
suite of signature programmes, Sunmarke is a uniquely innovative school,
transforming young lives. This was reflected in Sunmarke School winning
the coveted ‘Most Innovative School’ award at the international Which School
Advisor ceremony in Dubai and London.

Sunmarke is an all–through school which offers a
premium education across a fantastic range of pathways for students, including
the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC and
the IB Diploma Programmes.  Our students regularly win examination
boards’ ‘best in world’, ‘best in Middle East’ and ‘best in country’ awards
every year, across a diverse range of subjects. The latest incredible IB
results show that Sunmarke School is in the top 3 schools in Dubai and 69th
in world rankings. Our suite of Signature Programmes is unrivalled in Dubai,
with inspiring opportunities for students to experience transformative learning
opportunities. These include Environmental and Sustainability Studies, where
students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilising cutting-edge
hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in
future terrains; a world-class STEAM centre and curriculum, which offers
students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world
problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year 9; Augmented and Virtual
Reality AR/VR experiences alongside our cutting edge use of Artificial
Intelligence for staff and students; outstanding performing arts opportunities
with full black box and auditorium facilities alongside peripatetic music
spaces and media suites; and a fantastic sports programme augmented with
professional coaches, which led Sunmarke to be overall champions at the BSME
Games. 

Sunmarke School has been judged by the Dubai
School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a ‘Very Good’ school since our
third year of operation and is consistently judged ‘Outstanding’ by
British Schools Overseas (BSO).

We present an exciting opportunity to join our
all through school and to play an important part in our journey
beyond “outstanding”. Sunmarke School, Dubai is one of our flagship
schools, located at a prime location in Jumeirah Village Triangle. 

About
you:

We seek to
appoint experienced full-time
& part-time Peripatetic Music Teachers – Primary & Secondary –to
join our team in March 2026 start.

Key
Responsibilities

Teaching
& Learning

·Deliver engaging,
differentiated Music lessons across Primary and Secondary year groups

·Plan and deliver
lessons covering performance, composition, listening, and music theory

·Deliver structured
music programmes aligned with internationally recognized music education
frameworks such as Trinity, ABRSM, or equivalent, ensuring clear progression
pathways for students

·Inspire students of
varying musical abilities and backgrounds

·Maintain high
expectations for achievement, participation, and behaviour

Student Development &
Assessment

·Use assessment
effectively to monitor student progress and inform teaching

·Identify and nurture
musical potential in students across phases

·Prepare students for
performances, assemblies, concerts, and school productions

·Provide constructive
feedback to students and contribute to parent communication where required

Co-Curricular &
Enrichment

·Lead and support music
clubs, ensembles, rehearsals, and productions

·Contribute to
concerts, showcases, and wider school events

·Support the
development of a strong musical culture across the school

Professional Responsibilities

·Work collaboratively
with the Head of Department and teaching colleagues

·Contribute positively
to departmental planning and curriculum development

·Communicate
effectively with students, parents, and colleagues

·Support student
enrolment, trial lessons, and progression into structured music pathways where
required

·Uphold safeguarding,
child protection, and pastoral responsibilities at all times

Requirements

Essential

·Formal Qualification
in Music

·Proven experience
working with Children Primary and/or Secondary level

Desirable

·Experience supporting
music clubs, ensembles, performances, assemblies, or productions

·Experience delivering
music instruction aligned to Trinity, ABRSM or equivalent frameworks

·Ability to support
instrumental instruction and/or ensemble direction (choir, band, orchestra)

·Experience preparing
students for external music assessments or graded examinations

Skills & Competencies

·Creative, innovative,
and enthusiastic teaching approach

·Strong communication
and interpersonal skills

·Ability to motivate,
enthuse, and engage students across a wide age range

·High professional
standards, adaptability, and resilience

·Collaborative mindset
and willingness to contribute to school life

Application
Process:

If you have the passion, energy, and commitment to drive accelerated
outcomes for young people, we will welcome your application.In return, you will join a rapidly evolving
organisation that can offer you a central role in our future growth plans.

Candidates are invited to complete
our Online Application by visiting:https://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-Openings

Interviews
will take place either face-to-face in Dubai or by video conferencing if
the applicant is not based in Dubai. 

The
closing date for applications is the 5th of March 2026.
Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for an interview. The school reserves the right to
make suitable appointments before the official closing date, and therefore, we
would encourage candidates to apply early in the process. The appointment start date will be March 2026 start.

Safer Recruitment
Statement

Fortes Education is
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Policies for
safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International
Task Force on Child Protection. At Sunmarke School, we hold ourselves to a high
standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.