English Teacher- August 2027

GEMS Education; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Accommodation

Free schooling for dependants

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End-of-service gratuity

Job summary

GEMS Wellington International School in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an exceptional English Teacher who is committed to our values to join our established team for August 2027. The school is a high-performing British international school with KHDA Outstanding for 17 consecutive years and offers a personalised professional development programme to keep teachers at the forefront of global practice.

Candidates should hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE, PGDE or equivalent, and have

Qualifications

• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE, PGDE or equivalent.
• Proven experience teaching English at Secondary level, including GCSE and A Level.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of outstanding teaching and learning.
• Commit to collaboration and ongoing professional development.

Skills

English teaching

Secondary education

GCSE & A-Level

Collaboration

Reflective practice

Student engagement

Education

BEd with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all our students become beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience. We are seeking an exceptional English Teacher who is committed to upholding our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established and highly successful team for August 2027.

WIS is a fully inclusive, high-performing British international school with a long history of academic success and educational excellence. This is reflected in our performance across rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks, including:

• Rated Outstanding by the KHDA for 17 consecutive years
• Rated Outstanding by British Schools Overseas (BSO)
• Recognised as a COBIS Beacon School for Leadership
• Winner – International School of the Year 2023 – Independent School of the Year Awards
• Proud to be an HMC member school

Our commitment to professional learning is central to our success. Through a personalised and bespoke professional development programme, we ensure our teachers remain at the forefront of global educational practice and research. Our staff have opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of educational networks, organisations and partners, including the Schools, Students and Teachers Network and the Best Practice Network.

We believe that outstanding schools are built by outstanding people. Our professional culture is rooted in collaboration, coaching, reflection and continuous improvement, empowering teachers to develop their practice and take ownership of their professional growth. With many of our leaders progressing through the GEMS network, our teachers benefit from genuine opportunities to develop their careers within a global education organisation.

The dynamic world of education requires dynamic educators, and at WIS you will be empowered to innovate, collaborate and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our students.

UK INTERVIEWS – LATE OCTOBER

Members of our leadership team will be in the UK in late October to meet and interview shortlisted candidates in person.

Skills Description

• Embody and role-model our core values of integrity, empathy and fortitude in everything they do
• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE, PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience teaching English at Secondary level, including GCSE and A Level
• Demonstrate a strong track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning
• Be committed to collaboration and the sharing of outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset and be reflective, resilient and solution-focused
• Be creative, enthusiastic and passionate about inspiring students
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues and parents
• Aspire to work in a world‑class school with genuine opportunities for professional and career development
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our co‑curricular programme and community events

What we offer

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package, including:

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Individual fully furnished accommodation
• Free schooling for eligible dependants
• Private medical insurance
• Annual airfares to the country of residence
• End-of-service gratuity

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 prerequisite for all appointments.

GEMS Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.