A Level English Teacher - Secondary

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 145,080 - 234,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to personalized professional development

Opportunities for collaboration within educational networks

Career progression within GEMS school network

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is seeking a proficient A Level English Teacher for their Dubai location. The role includes teaching engaging lessons and developing student skills in literary analysis, essay writing, and critical thinking. The ideal candidate will possess strong English subject knowledge and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Join a world-class school that offers extensive career development opportunities within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching Secondary A Level English.
• Strong English subject knowledge with the ability to support high academic performance.
• Reflective, solution-focused, and willing to collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach Secondary A Level English through engaging and academically challenging lessons.
• Develop students' skills in literary analysis, critical reading, essay writing, and communication.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen curriculum planning and support consistent teaching standards.

Skills

A Level English teaching

Secondary English curriculum delivery

Literary analysis instruction

Essay writing development

Critical reading support

Examination preparation

Lesson planning and assessment

Student progress tracking

Differentiated instruction

Evidence-informed teaching

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

A Level English Teacher - Secondary Job Snapshot

Role: A Level English Teacher

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Education Management

Function: Classroom Teaching

Experience: Proven experience teaching Secondary A Level English

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Education Management

Salary: 13000-21000

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Secondary A Level English through well-planned, engaging, and academically challenging lessons.
• Develop students' skills in literary analysis, critical reading, essay writing, communication, and independent interpretation.
• Plan lessons that support curriculum requirements, examination preparation, and high-quality learning outcomes.
• Use assessment evidence, feedback, and progress data to support student improvement and academic achievement.
• Create a classroom culture where students are encouraged to think deeply, discuss confidently, and write with clarity.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share outstanding practice, strengthen curriculum planning, and support consistent teaching standards.
• Apply creative and evidence-informed teaching strategies that reflect current educational best practice.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and school leaders to support learning and wellbeing.
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities, community events, enrichment programmes, and wider school life.
• Role model the values of integrity, empathy, and fortitude in all professional interactions.
• Support the school's inclusive learning culture and commitment to social responsibility.
• Follow safeguarding expectations, school policies, GEMS procedures, and professional codes of conduct at all times.

Ideal Profile

• BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching Secondary A Level English.
• Strong English subject knowledge with the ability to support high academic performance.
• Proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching.
• Ability to teach literature, language, critical thinking, and written expression with confidence and creativity.
• Reflective, solution-focused, and willing to collaborate with colleagues.
• Creative and enthusiastic teaching approach that supports student engagement and progress.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working closely with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Aspiration to work in a world-class school with strong professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing, and high standards of professional conduct.

Skills Set

• A Level English teaching
• Secondary English curriculum delivery
• Literary analysis instruction
• Essay writing development
• Critical reading support
• Examination preparation
• Lesson planning and assessment
• Student progress tracking
• Differentiated instruction
• Evidence-informed teaching
• Parent communication
• Extra-curricular programme support
• Safeguarding awareness

Why Join Us

• Join an outstanding Dubai school with a strong record of academic achievement and international recognition.
• Work in a fully inclusive, high-performing school community that values integrity, empathy, and fortitude.
• Access personalised professional development linked to global educational best practice and research.
• Benefit from collaboration opportunities connected to respected education networks and innovation-focused learning partnerships.
• Build a long-term teaching career within a GEMS school network where many leaders grow from within.
• Contribute to a learning environment focused on authentic learning, social responsibility, and student success.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a leading education group in Dubai with a strong network of schools across the UAE and internationally. Through schools such as GEMS Wellington International School, GEMS supports academic excellence, safeguarding, inclusive learning, teacher development, and career growth within dynamic international school communities.