Teaching and Learning Lead- January 2027

GEMS Education; United Arab Emirates; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual furnished accommodation

Annual return flights

Private medical insurance

Tuition fee benefit for dependents

Visa sponsorship

Relocation allowance

End of service gratuity

GEMS Rewards

Job summary

GEMS Education in Dubai seeks a Teaching and Learning Lead to drive high standards in the Primary phase, starting January 2027. You will lead teaching and learning, coach teachers, and ensure consistent curriculum delivery across year groups while teaching English.

The role combines strategic school improvement with hands-on classroom practice, requiring strong leadership, collaboration with senior leaders, and a commitment to student outcomes in an international context.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teaching and learning in an international school.
• Proven ability to coach teachers and improve practice.
• Strong leadership and collaboration with senior teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning across the Primary phase.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and professional development for staff.
• Model best practice and deliver lessons, demonstrations, and learning walks.
• Oversee observation cycles, planning reviews and work scrutiny.
• Ensure curricula, schemes of work and assessment policies are applied consistently.
• Support continuity and progression across year groups.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Curriculum development

Education

B.Ed / PGCE / PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join a leading GEMS school in Dubai. We are looking for an experienced Teaching and Learning Lead to join our team in January 2027. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across our growing school, while also teaching English lessons. We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative leader who is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for students and supporting teachers to continually refine and elevate their practice.

Job Purpose

To lead and enhance the quality of teaching and learning across the Primary phase, working closely with school leadership to secure consistently high standards and ongoing school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and School Improvement

• Support the Principal and Senior Leadership Team with strategic school development.
• Champion a culture of high expectations, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to whole-school evaluation, planning, and quality assurance processes.

Teaching and Learning Development

• Monitor, evaluate, and improve teaching and learning across the Primary school.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and tailored professional development for teachers.
• Model outstanding practice and deliver demonstration lessons, team teaching, and lesson modelling.
• Lead on observation cycles, learning walks, planning reviews, and work scrutiny.
• Ensure curriculum policies, schemes of work, and assessment frameworks are applied consistently.
• Work closely with phase and subject leaders to ensure continuity and progression across year groups

Professional Development

• Design and lead CPD sessions aligned to school priorities and research-based practice.
• Attend external training and share key developments with staff.
• Support the coordination of staff development for both teaching and non-teaching colleagues.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Assessment

• Use assessment data and school indicators to analyse performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide constructive, developmental feedback to strengthen teaching practice and student outcomes.

Behaviour, Culture & Community

• Promote a positive learning culture grounded in respect and high expectations.
• Build effective relationships with parents and support home-school communication.
• Lead parent information sessions and contribute to school events.
• Support initiatives related to innovation, technology, and enrichment.

Operational & Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage allocated budget areas responsibly.
• Organise and monitor resources linked to teaching and learning priorities.
• Ensure effective communication within and across teams.

Successful Candidate

• A recognised teaching qualification such as a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent.
• Experience within a diverse, international school community would be advantageous.
• Previous experience teaching KS3 English Lessons is preffered.
• Proven ability to improve teaching quality and student outcomes.
• Excellent coaching and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support others.
• Previous experience within the UAE would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Individual furnished accommodation
• Annual return flights
• Private medical insurance
• Tuition fee benefit for dependents.
• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation allowance
• End of service gratuity
• GEMS Rewards

GEMS Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.