English Teacher - IGCSE and Sixth Form

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; Sur place; AED 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling for children

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to home country

End-of-service gratuity

Résumé du poste

GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, part of the GEMS Education network, seeks an outstanding English Teacher to join its English Department in Dubai for an immediate start. The role welcomes Early Career Teachers and seasoned educators aiming to progress within an international group.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality English lessons, foster confident communicators, readers, and critical thinkers, and contribute to a vibrant school community with professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or Bachelor's degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent.
• Proven experience teaching English to GCSE level.
• Strong English knowledge and GCSE teaching experience.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality English lessons that support strong academic achievement and student progress.
• Develop students' communication, reading, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and GCSE-level teaching experience.
• Create engaging learning experiences that build student confidence in English.
• Maintain high teaching standards and student achievement.
• Exemplary classroom practice and commitment to continuous improvement.

Connaissances

English subject knowledge

GCSE teaching experience

Classroom teaching

Student engagement

Interpersonal communication

Creative teaching

Formation

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Bachelor's degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

Description du poste

English Teacher - IGCSE and Sixth Form Job Snapshot - Role: English Teacher - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Primary-Secondary Education - Function: Classroom Teaching - Experience: Proven experience teaching English to GCSE level - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, part of GEMS Education, is seeking an outstanding English Teacher to join its successful and ambitious English Department in Dubai for an immediate start. This opportunity is open to Early Career Teachers seeking international teaching experience and experienced educators looking to develop their careers within a leading international education group. The successful candidate will join a high-performing department committed to developing confident communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong readers. The school is looking for an enthusiastic and creative teacher who can deliver excellent learning experiences, inspire students, and contribute positively to the wider school community. GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, offers a supportive professional environment with access to teacher development programmes, international career opportunities, and pathways into educational leadership.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function: Classroom Teaching
• Salary: Competitive tax-free salary; amount not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Joining Date: Immediate start

About the English Department

The English Department at GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, is an ambitious and successful academic team focused on high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement. The department achieved particularly strong IGCSE results, demonstrating its commitment to academic excellence and student progress.

IGCSE English Results

• English as a Second Language: 87% of students achieved grades 9-7.
• English Literature: 80% of students achieved grades 9-7.
• English Language: 47% of students achieved grades 9-7.

Sixth Form English Results

• More than 75% of students achieved grades A*-B.
• More than 70% of students achieved grades A*-C.

The department has also achieved an Outstanding attainment measure based on Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) criteria. These achievements reflect the department 's strong academic culture and commitment to helping students develop their English language, literature, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities and Professional Expectations

English Teaching and Learning

• Deliver high-quality English lessons that support strong academic achievement and student progress.
• Apply effective teaching approaches to develop students ' communication, reading, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and proven experience teaching English to GCSE level.
• Create engaging and inspiring learning experiences that encourage students to develop confidence in English.
• Maintain high expectations for teaching quality and student achievement.
• Demonstrate exemplary classroom practice and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Student Engagement and Development

• Encourage students to become confident communicators, independent thinkers, and enthusiastic readers.
• Promote a positive learning environment that supports academic progress and student participation.
• Apply creative and enthusiastic teaching approaches to engage students.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering outstanding learning experiences.
• Support the school 's ambition to maintain high academic standards.

Collaboration and School Community

• Work effectively with teaching colleagues and other members of the school community.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Contribute actively to extracurricular activities and community-based initiatives.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for participating in school life beyond classroom teaching.
• Support a collaborative and positive educational environment.

Professional Values and Development

• Embody and role model the school 's core values of Grow, Flourish, and Mindfulness.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional learning and improvement.
• Contribute positively to the school 's culture of academic excellence.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and communication.
• Show enthusiasm for personal development and future career progression.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold one of the following:

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.); or
• Bachelor 's degree together with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), or equivalent teaching qualification.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience teaching English to GCSE level.
• Demonstrated record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
• Ability to create engaging and effective classroom learning experiences.
• Commitment to maintaining high academic standards and supporting student achievement.

The school welcomes applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced educators who meet the stated requirements.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong English subject knowledge and GCSE teaching experience.
• Excellent classroom teaching and student engagement skills.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning.
• Commitment to continuous professional improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong collaborative approach to departmental and school activities.
• Passion for developing students ' communication, reading, and critical-thinking skills.
• Commitment to the school 's values of Grow, Flourish, and Mindfulness.
• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular and community-based initiatives.

Salary and Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Individual fully furnished accommodation.
• Free schooling for children.
• Private medical insurance.
• Annual airfares to the employee 's home country.
• End-of-service gratuity.

GEMS Rewards Programme Teachers also receive complimentary access to the GEMS Rewards programme. The programme provides thousands of discounts and two-for-one offers across flights, hotels, restaurants, retail outlets, and other participating businesses.

Professional Development and Career Opportunities

GEMS Education provides teachers with free access to professional development programmes and opportunities for career growth across its international school network. GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, holds British Schools Overseas (BSO) accreditation and has achieved Outstanding judgements across all standards. Through its accreditation and partnership with the TES Institute, the school offers access to NQT, QTS, and iPGCE programmes for teachers. Graduate teachers can benefit from the school 's NQT programme, while experienced educators can explore leadership development and international career progression opportunities. The school promotes professional growth from within its teaching community, with many school leaders having progressed through internal promotion.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The organization is dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive. All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share this commitment. As part of its safer recruitment practices, successful applicants will undergo comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal records from all countries of residence and employment. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition and barring checks, and overseas police clearances where applicable, in accordance with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition and barring checks, and overseas police clearances where applicable, in accordance with local and international safeguarding requirements. GEMS Education is committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.

About GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar

GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, is a British curriculum school in Dubai and part of the GEMS Education international school network. The school is accredited by British Schools Overseas and has achieved Outstanding judgements across all accreditation standards. Its educational philosophy is guided by the values of Grow, Flourish, and Mindfulness, encouraging students and staff to develop academically, professionally, and personally. Through its commitment to academic excellence, professional development, and a supportive international school community, GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, provides opportunities for educators to contribute to student success while developing their teaching careers.