Head of Department - English, September 2025

GEMS Education; Sharjah; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Head of the English Department for its prestigious school in Sharjah. This role promises a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team, foster a passion for teaching, and promote sustainability in education. With a competitive, tax-free salary and a four-day working week, educators can enjoy a balanced lifestyle while making a lasting impact on students' lives. Join a vibrant community dedicated to shaping future-ready individuals and experience professional growth within a supportive network that values leadership and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive, tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Private medical insurance

Annual airfare to home country

End-of-service gratuity

GEMS rewards app access

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of qualified teaching experience in secondary English.
• Experience teaching GCSE English and A-Level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English department and inspire excellence in teaching.
• Promote sustainable values and best practices in education.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Communication

IT Skills

Teaching English

Child Protection Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English

PGCE / PGDE

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding Head of the English Department to join our team for the academic year 2025-2026.

Join us at GEMS Wesgreen International School , where sustainability is at the core of education. Our state-of-the-art campus in Sharjah is designed with eco-friendly initiatives, providing educators with the ideal platform to teach and promote sustainable values.

At GEMS, teaching is more than just a job—it’s a career. Our teachers benefit from free access to leading CPD programs and global career growth opportunities within the GEMS network. With most of our leadership positions filled internally, GEMS educators are uniquely positioned to explore professional pathways across the world as we continue to expand.

Sharjah is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, and rapidly growing city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers enjoy a four-day working week , an exciting lifestyle, and opportunities for travel and leisure across the region. Located just 35 minutes from central Dubai , Sharjah offers the perfect balance between work and personal life.

Join us in shaping the future of education. Together, we can make a lasting impact on students' lives , helping them become world-class, future-ready individuals.

Benefits Package :

This role offers an excellent remuneration package , including :

• Competitive, tax-free salary
• Fully furnished individual accommodation
• Private medical insurance
• Annual airfare to the country of residence
• End-of-service gratuity

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

Successful candidates will need to :

• A bachelor’s degree in English with a B.Ed. or a subject-related degree with a PGCE / PGDE (preferred).
• A minimum of four years of qualified teaching experience in secondary English , including a leadership role.
• GCSE level teaching required, A-Levels preferred.
• Experience teaching GCSE English (A-Level experience preferred).
• A passion for career growth, leadership, and sustainability.
• The ability to share best practices and inspire excellence.
• Strong IT and interpersonal communication skills to engage with students and parents.

Skills

At GEMS Wesgreen International School Sharjah UAE, our policies for safer recruitment fully align with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a very high standard in relation to our child protection and safeguarding practices and are committed to preserving and promoting the welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff to share this commitment, without exception. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and obtain a Police Certificate or Good Conduct Certificate from the country the applicant last lived and worked in. This may also include disclosure and barring checks.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

GEMS Wesgreen International School is a world-class British School in the Heart of Sharjah and is recognised amongst the most prestigious British Curriculum international schools in the state. We are a vibrant, welcoming and dynamic school that provides a world-class British education for every student who enters our doors.

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