Head of English - Aug 2026

GEMS WELLINGTON SCHOOL - QATAR; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British curriculum school in Dubai is seeking a dedicated and innovative educator to lead the English department. The successful candidate will possess strong teaching skills, a minimum of 4 years experience, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. They will also demonstrate excellence in delivering A Level English Literature. This role offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in a dynamic academic setting, commencing in August 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Well-resourced educational environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years teaching experience, preferably at A Level.
• Proven record of outstanding practice in teaching.
• Commitment to evidence-based pedagogy for effective learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead an inclusive yet high-performing English department.
• Deliver English Literature at A Level.
• Create a significant presence of English within the school community.

Skills

Effective teaching methodologies

Curriculum knowledge

Leadership experience

Commitment to student development

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for subject

Support for extracurricular activities

Education

Teaching degree

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

This is a truly exciting time to be part of GEMS Wellington School – Qatar (WSQ). We are searching for a dynamic, hardworking and forward‑thinking practitioner who possesses the skills, passion and creativity to lead an inclusive yet high‑performing English department across the secondary school.

Alongside a team of passionate and innovative English specialists, the successful candidate will have a high level of autonomy to ensure English has a significant presence within our school community. In our ambition to provide a world‑class education, candidates should have relevant leadership experience and a proven record of outstanding practice. They must possess an unwavering commitment to helping our students achieve their maximum potential and it is essential to have experience of delivering English Literature at A Level.

Wellington School is a leading British curriculum school in Qatar and part of the Premium GEMS Wellington brand. We firmly believe, as a truly inclusive school, that every child can achieve, reinforced by our commitment to evidence‑based pedagogy and delivering a broad, challenging curriculum. As a community, we have very high expectations for all and strive for excellence in all we do.

Skills

The successful candidate will:

• Be a vocational and inspirational educator who supports an inclusive learning environment, with the ability to raise standards for all students.
• Be knowledgeable of and confident in the use of proven, effective teaching and learning methodologies, yet with the ability to ‘think outside of the box’ and be open to new approaches.
• Be fully committed to our Teach Like a GEM pedagogy and the notion that every student can achieve.
• Have extremely high standards and expectations for all, and be able to work effectively under pressure with excellence as the primary goal.
• Be aspirational for themselves and their own development and career progression.
• Believe strongly in and fully support the wider extracurricular life of the school to develop fully rounded students.
• Have outstanding knowledge of their curriculum area and an infectious passion for their subject.

As a GEMS employee you can be guaranteed of an excellent, well‑resourced professional environment, including working alongside highly driven, committed colleagues and wonderfully polite and dedicated students. You will have access to significant further professional development opportunities not only at school level but also as part of the wider GEMS Wellington cluster and GEMS network.

The post is to commence in August 2026.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 4 years teaching experience, including at A Level. They will also have an appropriate teaching degree and Qualified Teacher Status.

To apply for this position, please complete the online application, submitting your full CV along with a Letter of Application clearly covering the 3 points below (Approx 1 side A4):

• Why you believe that you have the skills, experience and attributes for this role.
• How your educational philosophy and aspirational mindset aligns to the school vision.
• Other skills, interests or passions that you can bring to further add value to our team and/or contribute to the school improvement plan (see attached document).

The deadline for applications is Thursday 8th January 2026. The post is to commence in August 2026.