English Teacher

GEMS Founders School - Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Dubai is seeking an English Teacher for the 2026 academic year. This role offers an excellent tax-free salary, fully furnished accommodation, and free schooling. Successful candidates will hold a relevant degree and demonstrate exemplary teaching practices and creativity in the classroom. With a commitment to teacher development and a supportive educational environment, this position provides opportunities for career advancement within a world-class school setting.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Individual fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to country of residence

End of Service Gratuity

Qualifications

• Strong ability to share exemplary teaching practices.
• Creative and enthusiastic in classroom and school activities.
• Proven track record of providing outstanding learning experiences.

Skills

Exemplary teaching practices

Creative and enthusiastic approach

Excellent interpersonal skills

Outstanding learning & teaching track record

Active engagement in extra-curricular programmes

Education

BEd or Bachelor’s degree major in English or equivalent, or PGCE with QTS

Job description

Due to the continued success of our new school, GEMS Founders School – Dubai South, we are seeking to recruit an English Teacher available for next academic year August 2026.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited, gaining Outstanding judgments in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Dubai South 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, Discover “You” in everything you do at GFD.

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.

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
• End of Service Gratuity

GEMS 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.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role‑model our core values of Grow, Flourish, Discover “You”
• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree major in English or equivalent, or PGCE with QTS
• Have the ability to share exemplary teaching practices
• Show 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