English Teacher

GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL – MASDAR CITY; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Abu Dhabi seeks an English Teacher for August 2026. This role offers a competitive tax-free salary and includes benefits such as fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, and private medical insurance. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in English or a BEd with PGCE and have proven experience in secondary education. Successful applicants will embody values of growth and achievement while contributing positively to the school community and culture.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to country of residence

End of Service Gratuity

GEMS rewards app with discounts

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in English or BEd with associated PGCE.
• Have proven experience of teaching in a secondary school.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Embody and role model core values.
• Share exemplary teaching practices.
• Contribute to school community and culture through engagement.

Skills

Core values of Grow, Flourish & Achieve

Bachelors degree in English or BEd with PGCE

Proven experience of teaching in a secondary school

Ability to share exemplary teaching practices

Creative and enthusiastic approach

Excellent interpersonal skills

Track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching

Aspiration to work in a world-class school

Willingness to engage in extra-curricular activities

Education

Bachelors degree in English or BEd with PGCE

Job description

Due to the continued growth of our GEMS Founders Masdar City, in Abu Dhabi we are looking to recruit an English Teacher for August 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT to gain valuable international exposure, or for more experienced teachers to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Abu Dhabi

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Abu Dhabi is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to Grow, Flourish and Achieve in everything you do at GFA

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. As part of our commitment to developing our teachers, Graduate teachers will benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment to our NQT programme; while our more experienced teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities. GEMS teachers are at the forefront of opportunities for growth and development; with most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish & Achieve
• Hold a Bachelors degree English or BEd with associated PGCE with English
• Have proven experience of teaching in a secondary school.
• Have the ability to share exemplary teaching practices.
• A creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching
• Have aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra‑curricular programme and community‑based events.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax‑free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards https://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.

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.