Dubai English & Literacy Teacher — Creative, Sustainable Learning

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 111,600 - 178,560; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Metropole School - Motor City in Dubai is seeking an English Teacher - Language and Literacy to join in August 2026. You will deliver engaging English lessons, strengthen students' reading, writing and speaking skills, and weave sustainability, creativity and real‑world learning into the curriculum.

The ideal candidate will hold appropriate qualifications for teaching English, have strong English language proficiency, and experience in literacy instruction.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach English at primary/secondary level.
• Strong English language and literacy instruction experience.
• Ability to create engaging, student-centred lessons.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons aligned with the curriculum.
• Develop reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary and oral communication.
• Introduce literature and language concepts through texts, discussion and activities.
• Create student-centred lessons that encourage curiosity, interpretation and independent thought.
• Incorporate environmental awareness and sustainability into learning activities.
• Establish clear objectives and progression pathways for units of study.
• Adapt instruction for learners with different abilities and backgrounds.
• Prepare classroom resources, presentations, reading materials and digital content.
• Use questioning, collaboration and individual work to check understanding.
• Design assessments to measure knowledge, skills and application.
• Provide feedback to improve writing and speaking.
• Analyse achievement data and adjust teaching plans.
• Deliver targeted support and extension work as needed.
• Maintain attendance and progress records.
• Foster respectful, engaged classroom culture.

Skills

English language teaching

Literacy development

Reading comprehension

Creative writing

Academic writing

English grammar

Vocabulary development

Literary analysis

Curriculum planning

Lesson preparation

Student-centred teaching

Differentiated instruction

Formative assessment

Summative assessment

Student data analysis

Progress monitoring

Academic intervention

Classroom management

Educational technology

Digital learning platforms

Sustainable education

Critical thinking

Student engagement

Parent communication

Curriculum collaboration

Inclusive teaching

Student safeguarding

Professional development

Job description

GEMS Metropole School - Motor City in Dubai is seeking an English Teacher - Language and Literacy to join in August 2026. You will deliver engaging English lessons, strengthen students' reading, writing and speaking skills, and weave sustainability, creativity and real‑world learning into the curriculum.

The ideal candidate will hold appropriate qualifications for teaching English, have strong English language proficiency, and experience in literacy instruction.