High School Spanish Teacher - Maternity Cover

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

Dubai American Academy, part of Gems Education UAE, seeks a qualified High School Spanish Teacher for maternity cover starting October 15, 2026. The role requires maintaining curriculum continuity and delivering engaging instruction within an American and IB learning environment in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will have proven high school Spanish teaching experience, a relevant teaching qualification, and the ability to differentiate instruction to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education with a Spanish specialism, or a relevant bachelor's degree with PGCE, PGDE or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching Spanish at high school level.
• Experience in an American curriculum or International Baccalaureate school is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive High School Spanish lessons aligned with academy curriculum standards.
• Maintain continuity in curriculum content throughout the maternity cover period.
• Follow established schemes of work, pacing expectations and departmental procedures.
• Develop students' listening, speaking, reading and writing proficiency.
• Teach vocabulary, grammar and sentence structures through meaningful communication.
• Use Spanish consistently to build learner confidence and practical language fluency.
• Introduce literature, media, traditions and cultural perspectives from Spanish-speaking communities.

Skills

High School Spanish

Spanish language teaching

American curriculum

International Baccalaureate

Maternity cover teaching

Language acquisition

Spanish grammar

Vocabulary development

Listening comprehension

Oral communication

Reading comprehension

Spanish writing

Cultural education

Inquiry-based learning

Interactive language teaching

Lesson planning

Curriculum continuity

Differentiated instruction

Formative assessment

Summative assessment

Student data analysis

Progress monitoring

Language intervention

Classroom management

Educational technology

Digital language platforms

Parent communication

Curriculum collaboration

Inclusive education

Student safeguarding

Education

Bachelor of Education with Spanish

Job description

High School Spanish Teacher - Maternity Cover Job Snapshot

Role: High School Spanish Teacher - Maternity Cover
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Education
Function: Teacher / Instructor
Experience: Proven high school Spanish teaching experience
Job Type: Temporary Position

High School Spanish Teacher - Maternity Cover in Dubai, UAE is an Education opportunity for an experienced language educator available to join Dubai American Academy from October 15, 2026. The academy is hiring a skilled Spanish teacher to maintain curriculum continuity, strengthen students ' communication abilities and deliver engaging instruction within an established American and IB learning environment.

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Education
Function: Teacher / Instructor
Salary: 12000-18000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Temporary Role

The High School Spanish Teacher - Maternity Cover will assume responsibility for established classes during a temporary staff absence. The teacher will preserve academic momentum by following existing curriculum plans, maintaining consistent assessment practices and creating immersive learning experiences that develop fluency, cultural awareness and confidence in using Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive High School Spanish lessons aligned with academy curriculum standards.
• Maintain continuity in curriculum content throughout the maternity cover period.
• Follow established schemes of work, pacing expectations and departmental procedures.
• Develop students ' listening, speaking, reading and writing proficiency.
• Teach vocabulary, grammar and sentence structures through meaningful communication.
• Use Spanish consistently to build learner confidence and practical language fluency.
• Introduce literature, media, traditions and cultural perspectives from Spanish-speaking communities.
• Apply inquiry-based learning to encourage questioning, interpretation and independent discovery.
• Design interactive activities such as conversations, presentations, role-play and collaborative projects.
• Prepare lessons with clear objectives, success criteria and measurable outcomes.
• Differentiate instruction for students with varied language abilities and learning needs.
• Provide targeted support for learners requiring additional language development.
• Expand advanced students through challenging communication and analytical tasks.
• Use formative assessment to monitor understanding and language acquisition.
• Administer summative assessments in accordance with departmental expectations.
• Review oral and written work and provide constructive, timely feedback.
• Analyse student performance data to identify gaps and adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment outcomes and student progress.
• Establish an inclusive classroom culture that encourages participation and exploration.
• Apply consistent classroom management and behaviour expectations.
• Integrate educational technology, audiovisual resources and digital language platforms.
• Encourage accurate pronunciation, effective communication and independent language practice.
• Collaborate with Spanish and world-language colleagues on planning and resource development.
• Communicate curriculum progress and student needs to permanent teaching staff.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and provide clear progress updates.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Attend relevant departmental meetings, briefings and professional learning sessions.
• Support school events, supervision duties and enrichment activities when required.
• Follow safeguarding, wellbeing and professional conduct requirements.
• Complete additional responsibilities assigned by academy leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor of Education with a Spanish specialism, or a relevant bachelor's degree with PGCE, PGDE or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching Spanish at high school level.
• Experience in an American curriculum or International Baccalaureate school is preferred.
• Strong command of spoken and written Spanish.
• Sound knowledge of second-language acquisition and effective language teaching methods.
• Understanding of inquiry-based and interactive Spanish education.
• Ability to enter an established programme and maintain curriculum continuity.
• Strong lesson planning, assessment and classroom management capabilities.
• Ability to differentiate teaching for students with diverse language abilities.
• Confidence using achievement data to guide instruction and intervention.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusive education and positive student outcomes.
• Strong desire to improve professional practice continuously.
• Availability to begin the maternity cover assignment on October 15, 2026.

Skills Set

• High School Spanish
• Spanish language teaching
• American curriculum
• International Baccalaureate
• Maternity cover teaching
• Language acquisition
• Spanish grammar
• Vocabulary development
• Listening comprehension
• Oral communication
• Reading comprehension
• Spanish writing
• Cultural education
• Inquiry-based learning
• Interactive language teaching
• Lesson planning
• Curriculum continuity
• Differentiated instruction
• Formative assessment
• Summative assessment
• Student data analysis
• Progress monitoring
• Language intervention
• Classroom management
• Educational technology
• Digital language platforms
• Parent communication
• Curriculum collaboration
• Inclusive education
• Student safeguarding

Why Join Us

This temporary position provides the opportunity to teach within one of Dubai 's leading Education institutions and contribute to a school recognised for sustained academic excellence. The successful educator will work with motivated high school students, collaborate with an experienced international faculty and gain valuable exposure to American curriculum and IB educational practices. An excellent remuneration package is available for the maternity cover appointment.

About the Company

Dubai American Academy is the flagship American school of GEMS Education, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 and offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The academy is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and has maintained an Outstanding KHDA rating for 13 consecutive years.