English Teachers - August 2026

GEMS SCHOOLS IN UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Dubai is recruiting outstanding English Teachers to join their team in August 2026. The role is suitable for both early career educators seeking international exposure and experienced teachers looking for career advancement in a dynamic environment. Positions offer a competitive tax-free salary, fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for children, private medical insurance, and annual airfares to home countries, among other benefits.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Individual fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling for children

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to home country

End of service gratuity

Access to GEMS Rewards programme

Qualifications

• BEd or a relevant degree with PGCE or PGDE (or an equivalent teaching qualification).
• Proven experience teaching English to KS3.
• Demonstrate exemplary teaching practice and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Bring a creative and enthusiastic approach to both classroom and wider school life.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work closely with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding learning and teaching.
• Be eager to make a positive contribution to our school community through active engagement in extra-curricular and community-based initiatives.

Skills

BEd or relevant degree with PGCE or PGDE

Experience teaching English to KS3

Exemplary teaching practice

Creative and enthusiastic approach

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Track record of outstanding teaching

Positive contribution to school community

Education

BEd or relevant degree with PGCE or PGDE

Job description

We are recruiting for outstanding English Teachers to join our GEMS Founders School's team in August 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher seeking valuable international exposure, or for a more experienced educator looking to take the next step in their career with a world‑leading education company and a truly exceptional international school located in the heart of Dubai.

GEMS Founders Schools are accredited as a British School Overseas (BSO) and have achieved Outstanding judgments across all standards. Our accreditation allows us to offer the NQT, QTS, and iPGCE programmesto our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders Schools are a uniquely dynamic environment, and anyone who joins our team has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark.

At GEMS, teaching is not just a job; it is a career. Our teachers benefit from free access to world‑class professional development programmes and are supported to grow across the global GEMS network. Graduate teachers will benefit from our BSO accreditation and enrolment in our NQT programme, while experienced educators can take advantage of leadership pathways and international progression opportunities. With most of our school leaders promoted from within, GEMS teachers are at the forefront of growth and professional development across our schools worldwide.

Dubai offers an outstanding lifestyle and is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers here enjoy an inspiring balance of work and leisure, with endless opportunities for travel, cultural experiences, and adventure across the Middle East and beyond.

What We Offer

All positions come with a highly competitive package including:

• tax‑free salary
• Individual fully furnished accommodation
• Free schooling for children
• Private medical insurance
• Annual airfares to your home country
• End of service gratuity

GEMS teachers also enjoy complimentary access to the GEMS Rewards programme, offering thousands of discounts and two‑for‑one deals on flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets—helping your salary go further and enhancing your lifestyle in the UAE.

Skills

Successful candidates will:

• BEd or a relevant degree with PGCE or PGDE (or an equivalent teaching qualification)
• Proven experience teaching English to KS3
• Demonstrate exemplary teaching practice and a passion for continuous improvement
• Bring a creative and enthusiastic approach to both classroom and wider school life
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work closely with colleagues, students, and parents
• Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding learning and teaching
• Be eager to make a positive contribution to our school community through active engagement in extra‑cultural and community‑based initiatives