HOD English Department (AY 2025-2026)

GEMS Education; Sharjah; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as the Head of the English Department, where your leadership will shape the future of students. This role offers a competitive, tax-free salary, excellent benefits, and a four-day working week in vibrant Sharjah. With a commitment to sustainability and professional growth, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives. Enjoy a supportive environment that values career development and offers unique lifestyle benefits, making this position an exciting opportunity for passionate educators.

Benefits

Competitive, tax-free salary

Fully furnished individual accommodation

Free tuition for dependent children

Private medical insurance

Annual airfare to the country of residence

End-of-service gratuity

Access to GEMS rewards app

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of qualified teaching experience in secondary English.
• Experience teaching GCSE English and A-Level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English Department and inspire excellence in teaching.
• Engage with students and parents through effective communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Teaching English

Child Protection Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English

PGCE/PGDE

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an outstanding Head of the English Department to join our team for the academic year 2025-2026.

Join us at GEMS Wesgreen International School, where sustainability is at the core of education. Our state-of-the-art campus in Sharjah is designed with eco-friendly initiatives, providing educators with the ideal platform to teach and promote sustainable values.

At GEMS, teaching is more than just a job—it’s a career. Our teachers benefit from free access to leading CPD programs and global career growth opportunities within the GEMS network. With most of our leadership positions filled internally, GEMS educators are uniquely positioned to explore professional pathways across the world as we continue to expand.

Sharjah is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, and rapidly growing city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers enjoy a four-day working week, an exciting lifestyle, and opportunities for travel and leisure across the region. Located just 35 minutes from central Dubai, Sharjah offers the perfect balance between work and personal life.

Join us in shaping the future of education. Together, we can make a lasting impact on students' lives, helping them become world-class, future-ready individuals.

Benefits Package:

This role offers an excellent remuneration package, including:

• Competitive, tax-free salary
• Fully furnished individual accommodation
• Free tuition for dependent children
• Private medical insurance
• Annual airfare to the country of residence
• 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 flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing your opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

Successful candidates will need to:

• A bachelor’s degree in English with a B.Ed. or a subject-related degree with a PGCE/PGDE (preferred).
• A minimum of four years of qualified teaching experience in secondary English, including a leadership role.
• GCSE level teaching required, A-Levels preferred.
• Experience teaching GCSE English (A-Level experience preferred).
• A passion for career growth, leadership, and sustainability.
• The ability to share best practices and inspire excellence.
• Strong IT and interpersonal communication skills to engage with students and parents.

Skills and Safeguarding:

At GEMS Wesgreen International School Sharjah UAE, our policies for safer recruitment fully align with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a very high standard in relation to our child protection and safeguarding practices and are committed to preserving and promoting the welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff to share this commitment, without exception.

Successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and obtain a Police Certificate or Good Conduct Certificate from the country the applicant last lived and worked in. This may also include disclosure and barring checks.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Education Requirements:

English Literature & Language in addition to PGCE in Secondary English.