Secondary English Teacher - January 2026

GEMS Education; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sharjah is seeking an English Secondary School Teacher. This role offers a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, and professional development opportunities. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in teaching English. Join a team dedicated to sustainability and shaping future leaders.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling for children

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to country of residence

End of Service Gratuity

Access to GEMS Rewards loyalty app

Qualifications

• Proven qualified experience of teaching English (ideally 1-2 years post qualification).
• Excellent IT skills to work closely with students and parents.
• Ability to share outstanding teaching practice.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of educators shaping the future with sustainable values.
• Teach students effectively in an innovative environment.
• Create a dynamic classroom experience fostering learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Creative approach

Interpersonal skills

Leadership interest

Sustainability awareness

Education

B.Ed or subject-related degree

PGCE / PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking to hire an English Secondary School Teacher to join our team ASAP!

Join us at Gems Wesgreen International, where sustainability is at the heart of education. Our state-of-the-art campus in Sharjah showcases eco-friendly initiatives, providing aspiring teachers with the ideal platform to learn and teach sustainable values. Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programs and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we expand into more and more countries.

As well as being a great place to work; Sharjah is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Sharjah enjoy a 4 day working week, an exciting lifestyle, with opportunities for new and exciting leisure activities and travel across the region and further afield! Sharjah borders with Dubai, approx. 30 min drive and you can be in Dubai center.

Interviews will commence immediately. Apply today for consideration.

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

Benefits and Remuneration

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including: Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Rewards – GEMS Teachers have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

Qualifications

• A B.Ed or subject related degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Proven qualified experience of teaching English (Ideally 1/2 years teaching experience post qualified.)
• The ability to share your outstanding practice
• Interested in career growth, leadership, sustainability
• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents

Safeguarding – 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.