MFL Teacher - French or Spanish

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling for dependents

Private medical insurance

Annual flights to residence country

Job summary

MFL Teacher - French or Spanish at GEMS Metropole School - Motor City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for the 2026 academic year. This role focuses on delivering engaging French or Spanish lessons within the British curriculum framework.

You will develop speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural understanding, differentiate instruction, assess progress, and collaborate with colleagues to maintain high teaching standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in French or Spanish or Modern Foreign Languages.
• Qualified to teach French or Spanish in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum for England is advantageous.
• Ability to teach across KS1–KS5 and differentiate instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging French or Spanish lessons.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Differentiate instruction for varying abilities.
• Integrate cultural themes and authentic materials.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum.

Skills

French teaching

Spanish teaching

Modern Foreign Languages

British curriculum

National Curriculum for England

Language instruction

Speaking and listening

Reading and writing

Grammar instruction

Vocabulary development

Pronunciation

Cultural awareness

Curriculum planning

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Student engagement

Student assessment

Progress monitoring

Parent communication

Educational technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in French or Spanish

Recognized teaching qualification in French or Spanish

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

MFL Teacher - French or Spanish Job Snapshot Role: MFL Teacher - French or Spanish Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Education Management Function: Teacher / Instructor Experience: Relevant experience teaching French or Spanish within a school environment Job Type: Full-time Position Overview MFL Teacher - French or Spanish in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Education Management opportunity with GEMS Education for a qualified language educator joining GEMS Metropole School - Motor City in August 2026. The teacher will deliver engaging French or Spanish lessons, strengthen students ' communication skills, and foster enthusiasm for languages, cultures, and global learning. The successful candidate will join a leading British curriculum school serving students from FS1 to Year 13. This role requires strong subject knowledge, creative teaching methods, effective classroom management, and the ability to inspire learners with different abilities and language-learning needs.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Education Management 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: Full-time

Role Context

The MFL Teacher - French or Spanish will join GEMS Metropole School - Motor City for the academic year beginning in August 2026. The school follows the National Curriculum for England and provides an inclusive learning environment supported by modern classrooms, digital resources, specialist facilities, and extensive enrichment opportunities. The teacher will plan and deliver language lessons that develop speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural awareness. Teaching should encourage confidence, curiosity, independent learning, and practical use of French or Spanish. The role also includes student assessment, differentiated instruction, curriculum coordination, parent communication, extracurricular participation, and contribution to the wider school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging French or Spanish lessons aligned with the National Curriculum for England and school standards.
• Teach speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural understanding.
• Design structured lessons with clear learning objectives, suitable activities, and measurable outcomes.
• Use creative and interactive teaching methods to make language learning practical and enjoyable.
• Encourage students to communicate confidently in the target language during lessons.
• Integrate cultural themes, authentic texts, media, music, and real-world contexts into classroom instruction.
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of students with varying language abilities and learning profiles.
• Provide targeted support to students who need additional assistance.
• Develop extension activities for students who demonstrate advanced language proficiency.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Establish clear expectations for student behavior, participation, homework, effort, and academic integrity.
• Use educational technology, digital language platforms, and multimedia resources to enhance learning.
• Assess student achievement through written work, speaking activities, listening assessments, projects, quizzes, and examinations.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback that helps students improve their language skills.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate academic and assessment records.
• Analyze assessment outcomes to identify learning gaps and adjust teaching plans.
• Prepare progress reports and communicate clearly with parents regarding achievement and development needs.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and maintain productive relationships with families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate curriculum content and maintain consistent teaching standards.
• Share resources, teaching strategies, and assessment practices with other members of the department.
• Contribute to curriculum reviews, departmental planning, and school improvement initiatives.
• Participate in professional development, training, and collaborative learning programmes.
• Support language clubs, cultural events, performances, productions, competitions, and enrichment activities.
• Contribute to community engagement and the wider extracurricular life of the school.
• Promote respect, empathy, compassion, kindness, and leadership through classroom practice.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and student wellbeing requirements.
• Support the values, educational priorities, and professional expectations of GEMS Metropole School and GEMS Education.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in French, Spanish, Modern Foreign Languages, or a closely related subject.
• Recognized teaching qualification relevant to French or Spanish education.
• Strong subject knowledge and fluency in the language being taught.
• Relevant experience teaching French or Spanish within a primary or secondary school environment.
• Familiarity with the National Curriculum for England is advantageous.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons for students with different abilities and learning needs.
• Strong understanding of modern language teaching methods.
• Creative approach to curriculum delivery and student engagement.
• Effective classroom-management and behavior-management skills.
• Ability to assess student progress and use performance data to improve learning outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Confidence using educational technology, digital resources, and learning-management systems.
• Commitment to raising student achievement and maintaining high teaching standards.
• Willingness to contribute to productions, performances, enrichment activities, and community events.
• Commitment to professional development, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.
• Strong focus on inclusion, safeguarding, student wellbeing, and respectful learning.

Skills Set

• French teaching
• Spanish teaching
• Modern Foreign Languages
• British curriculum
• National Curriculum for England
• Language instruction
• Speaking and listening
• Reading and writing
• Grammar instruction
• Vocabulary development
• Pronunciation
• Cultural awareness
• Curriculum planning
• Lesson planning
• Differentiated instruction
• Classroom management
• Student engagement
• Student assessment
• Progress monitoring
• Parent communication
• Educational technology
• Digital learning
• Enrichment activities
• School productions
• Community engagement
• Safeguarding
• Child protection
• Student wellbeing

Why Join Us

GEMS Metropole School provides teachers with the opportunity to work in a large, inclusive, and ambitious British curriculum school in Dubai. The purpose-built campus includes science laboratories, digital media and innovation suites, art and music studios, sports facilities, libraries, technology-rich classrooms, and a working farm.

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Individual fully furnished accommodation
• Free schooling for dependent children
• Private medical insurance
• Annual flights to the employee 's country of residence
• End-of-service gratuity
• Access to professional development and career progression opportunities
• Complimentary access to the GEMS Rewards programme
• Discounts covering flights, hotels, restaurants, retail outlets, entertainment, and other services across the UAE

The role also offers the opportunity to live and work in Dubai, an international city with modern infrastructure, a diverse community, and extensive cultural, leisure, and travel opportunities.

About the Company

GEMS Education is an international education organization operating schools across the United Arab Emirates and other global markets. It supports educators through professional development, modern teaching resources, collaborative school communities, and long-term career opportunities. GEMS Metropole School - Motor City is a British curriculum school in Dubai serving more than 4,000 students from FS1 to Year 13. The school is recognized for its inclusive ethos, broad academic and vocational curriculum, modern facilities, student wellbeing, and commitment to developing confident, resilient, and globally minded learners.