Head of English

We are looking for a Head of English to join us at GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar, Dubai in August 2025.

The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who is excited to join our world-class school and is driven to provide education at an exceptional level. GEMS teachers enjoy an outstanding school environment in which to deliver a dynamic and creative curriculum to motivated students.

As well as being a great place to work; Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Dubai enjoy an exciting lifestyle, with opportunities for new and exciting leisure activities and travel across the region and further afield!

Successful applicants will have:

• A certified teaching qualification with exceptional subject knowledge
• Experience teaching GCSE and A-Level or equivalent
• A proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning
• Significant experience of the National Curriculum for England

To be considered for this post you must hold a B.Ed. or a Bachelor's in a relevant subject alongside a PGCE / PGDE or equivalent.

As a teacher at a GEMS School you can expect:

• Students who are enthusiastic and keen to learn in a positive environment
• The opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues
• Excellent professional development and guidance
• A school committed to doing the best for each and every one of its students

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, tuition fee concession, private medical insurance, annual airfare to country of residence, and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day to day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.