English Teacher - August 2026

GEMS Education; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international education provider is seeking an English Teacher for its Sharjah location, starting August 2026. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have at least 2 years of experience with the National Curriculum for England. The position offers a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, and continuous professional development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transformative education in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to country of residence

End of Service Gratuity

Access to GEMS rewards for discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a B.Ed. or relevant degree and PGCE/PGDE.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience related to the National Curriculum for England.
• Demonstrated outstanding teaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and support student learning.
• Contribute to an enriched curriculum program.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

B.Ed. or degree with PGCE/PGDE

At least 2 years' experience with National Curriculum for England

Proven track record of outstanding teaching

Growth mindset towards student achievement

Experience with enriched curriculum

Education

B.Ed. or relevant degree

PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Due to the continued success of our GEMS Wesgreen International School, Sharjah, we are looking to recruit an English Teacher to start in 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.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and PGCE programmes to our teachers through the ESP Ltd. GEMS Wesgreen International School is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark.

Teaching at WGP 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. WGP 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

• A B.Ed., or degree, and PGCE/PGDE or equivalent with strong subject knowledge.
• At least 2 years' experience with the National Curriculum for England.
• Proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning.
• A mindset that believes all students can achieve top performance, with the drive to support them.
• Experience contributing to an enriched curriculum program.

Remuneration Package

A four day working week, 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 Wesgreen International School Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards 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.

Child Protection and Wellbeing

GEMS Wesgreen International School upholds the highest standards in child protection and wellbeing.

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