English Teacher - January 2027 Start

GEMS Education; Ras Al Khaimah; Vor Ort; Confidential; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GEMS Education is seeking a Secondary English Teacher to deliver high-quality lessons under the British Curriculum. You will plan and teach English Language and Literature, developing skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar and literary analysis for secondary students.

You will prepare learners for GCSE/IGCSE/A-Level where applicable, differentiate instruction, and use varied assessment to monitor progress and provide timely feedback.

Qualifikationen

• Proven ability to manage diverse classrooms and maintain positive learning environments.
• Experience delivering GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Literature curricula.
• Experience using educational technology to enhance lessons and learning.

Aufgaben

• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons for secondary students.
• Teach English Language and English Literature according to key stage requirements.
• Develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through varied texts.
• Prepare students for British examinations (GCSE/IGCSE/A-Level) where applicable.
• Assess progress with formative and summative methods and provide feedback.
• Differentiate instruction to meet abilities and support high-achievers and those needing help.
• Use a range of teaching strategies to promote active participation and independent learning.

Kenntnisse

Classroom management

English language instruction

GCSE/IGCSE/A-Level experience

EAL/ESL experience

Curriculum development

Educational technology

Assessment & feedback

Diversity & inclusion

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

The Secondary English Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering high-quality English lessons in accordance with the British Curriculum, enabling students to develop strong skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary and literary analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons for secondary students in line with the British Curriculum.
• Teach English Language and English Literature, as appropriate to the school's Key Stage and examination specifications.
• Develop students' reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
• Teach a wide range of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama and literary texts.
• Prepare students for GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level or other relevant British examinations, where applicable.
• Develop students' analytical, critical-thinking, creative-writing and communication skills.
• Plan lessons with clear learning objectives, appropriate challenge and measurable outcomes.
• Differentiate learning activities and resources to meet the needs of students with different abilities, including high-achieving students and students requiring additional support.
• Use a range of teaching strategies to promote active participation, independent learning and student engagement.
• Regularly assess students' progress through formative and summative assessment.
• Provide constructive and timely feedback that helps students improve their work.
• Maintain accurate records of student attainment, progress and assessment.
• Use assessment data to identify learning gaps and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Establish high expectations for behaviour, effort, academic achievement and personal development.

Skills Description

• Excellent classroom-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Experience teaching GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Literature.
• Experience with EAL/ESL learners.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Experience using educational technology.
• Experience with school inspections and quality assurance.
• Participation in extracurricular English, literary or performing-arts activities