English Teacher - Immediate Start

GEMS SCHOOLS IN UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education in Abu Dhabi is seeking an outstanding English Teacher to join our international school with an immediate start or January 2027 at the latest. You will teach English to secondary students in a diverse, inclusive environment and support student wellbeing.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, nurturing and knowledgeable in English instruction for young learners. The role emphasizes collaboration on curriculum development and a commitment to academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Outstanding English teacher for secondary English.
• Adaptable and nurturing practitioner with a strong understanding of English for diverse international learners.
• Experience planning and delivering engaging lessons and differentiating instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high quality English lessons across the Secondary phase.
• Differentiate teaching and use assessment effectively to meet individual learning needs.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement, engagement and behaviour.
• Collaborate with English colleagues on curriculum development and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

English teaching

Adaptable

Nurturing

Differentiation

Job description

Job description

About the School

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading GEMS international school in the UAE.

The school provides a high-quality international education to a diverse student community and is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and aspirational environment in which every student can thrive.

As part of GEMS Education, the school benefits from the scale and expertise of one of the world’s leading private education providers, while maintaining a strong individual school culture centred around student wellbeing, academic excellence and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

We are seeking an outstanding English Teacher to join our school for an immediate start, or January 2027 at the latest.

We are looking for an adaptable and nurturing practitioner with a strong understanding of English and the needs of young learners within a diverse international school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and high-quality English lessons across the Secondary phase.
• Develop students’ scientific understanding through practical investigation, enquiry, critical thinking and real-world application.
• Differentiate teaching and use assessment effectively to meet individual learning needs, monitor progress and inform future planning.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement, engagement and behaviour, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with English colleagues on curriculum development and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required