Head of Department - Modern Foreign Languages - August 2027

GEMS Education; Dubai; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GEMS Education in Dubai invites applications for Head of Department - Modern Foreign Languages to lead the MFL team, shape curriculum, and drive excellence in linguistic education. The role emphasizes immersive, inquiry-based learning, cultural understanding, and global citizenship, with a focus on integrating cutting-edge technology across Pre-Prep to Sixth Form.

Candidates should demonstrate strategic vision, collaboration with academics and industry partners, and a passion for personalised,

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience leading a Modern Foreign Languages department.
• Ability to deliver an engaging, research-informed curriculum.
• Experience in integrating technology into language learning.
• Strong communication, collaboration and global citizenship pedagogy.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership for the MFL team and curriculum.
• Ensure delivery of an engaging, research-informed language program.
• Promote linguistic proficiency, cultural awareness and global citizenship.
• Champion immersive and inquiry-based learning approaches.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Curriculum development

Team leadership

MFL expertise

Immersive learning

Jobbeschreibung

With a 65-year legacy of excellence and a global reputation as one of the largest and most awarded private education providers, GEMS Education integrates cutting-edge advancements through its extensive networks and high-level partnerships. Join the GEMS School of Research and Innovation, where significant investments in AI, robotics, and state-of-the-art facilities drive exceptional student outcomes in academics and well-being. As a leader in educational innovation, we offer a forward-thinking environment focused on personalised learning, holistic development, and the opportunity to shape the future of education.

At GEMS School of Research and Innovation, we provide a seamless educational journey from Pre-Prep + Prep to Sixth Form, enhanced by cutting-edge technology and a forward-thinking curriculum. In the Pre-Prep + Prep stages, we prioritise personalized learning through gamification and advanced technologies, alongside a strong emphasis on science, computing, reading, writing, and the arts. Our facilities include an innovation lab, specialist IT equipment, and programs in sports such as gymnastics, martial arts, basketball, and cricket. Emerging technologies like robotics, AI, machine learning, and VR/AR are integrated to enhance learning, including advanced Arabic provision.

In Secondary and Sixth Form, students benefit from tailored pathways with a wide range of GCSEs, A-levels in subjects like sciences, business, and fine arts, supported by university-linked lectures and industry placements. Advanced tools such as Web3/blockchain, drones, autonomous vehicles, and esports labs prepare students for future careers. Sixth Form further bridges school, university, and industry through global partnerships and cutting-edge technology, ensuring students excel academically while acquiring real-world skills.

The Head of Department - Modern Foreign Languages provides strategic leadership for the MFL team and ensures the delivery of an engaging, research-informed curriculum that promotes linguistic proficiency, cultural awareness, and global citizenship. The role champions immersive and inquiry-based learning approaches that develop students’ communication skills, critical thinking, and appreciation of diverse perspectives.

By integrating technology, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and embedding authentic real-world applications, the Head of Department creates a dynamic and progressive language-learning environment. This leadership ensures that students are well-prepared for academic achievement and professional success in an increasingly interconnected and globalized world.