High School Spanish Teacher - Maternity Cover (IB/US Curriculum)

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai American Academy, part of GEMS Education, invites applications from dedicated Spanish educators for a maternity cover in High School starting October 2026. The role focuses on delivering engaging Spanish lessons within an American/IB framework and fostering a love of language across a diverse student body.

Ideal candidates hold a teaching degree with Spanish specialization, have proven HS Spanish teaching experience, and are skilled in inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and parental

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or PGCE/PGDE or equivalent with Spanish specialization.
• Proven experience teaching High School Spanish.
• Experience in American/IB curriculum preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inquiry-based learning.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Availability to start from October 15th 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Spanish lessons following the school curriculum and standards.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a positive, supportive learning environment.
• Ensure continuity in curriculum delivery.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and communicate progress to parents.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Education or PGCE/PGDE or equivalent (Spanish specialization)

Job description

Dubai American Academy, part of GEMS Education, invites applications from dedicated Spanish educators for a maternity cover in High School starting October 2026. The role focuses on delivering engaging Spanish lessons within an American/IB framework and fostering a love of language across a diverse student body.

Ideal candidates hold a teaching degree with Spanish specialization, have proven HS Spanish teaching experience, and are skilled in inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and parental