English Teacher - IB Secondary
Job Snapshot
Role: English Teacher
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Education Management
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: Minimum 3 years teaching Secondary English
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
English Teacher in Dubai, UAE within the Education Management sector is a strong classroom teaching opportunity for an experienced educator who can deliver engaging Secondary English lessons in an IB school environment. This role is ideal for a qualified English teacher with strong subject knowledge, inquiry-based teaching skills, and the ability to inspire students through literature, language, critical thinking, communication, and international-minded learning.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Education Management
Function: Classroom Teaching
Salary: 14000-22000 monthly
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
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging English lessons that promote curiosity, critical thinking, reading confidence, writing skills, and a love of language.
* Teach Secondary English through inquiry-based methods aligned with IB learning principles and international school standards.
* Support students in developing strong communication, analysis, interpretation, research, and academic writing skills.
* Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of EAL learners, gifted students, and students requiring additional learning support.
* Use assessment data, classroom observations, and student feedback to guide teaching, track progress, and provide targeted support.
* Integrate digital tools, creative resources, and modern teaching strategies to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
* Collaborate with colleagues to design IB-aligned curriculum plans, assessments, learning materials, and interdisciplinary activities.
* Build a supportive, inclusive classroom culture that reflects the IB Learner Profile and GEMS values.
* Communicate clearly with parents and school teams to support student wellbeing, academic progress, and personal growth.
* Contribute to co-curricular activities, school events, reading initiatives, community programmes, and wider school life.
Ideal Profile
* Certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent with English specialism.
* Minimum 3 years of solid experience teaching Secondary English in a school environment.
* Experience teaching within an IB curriculum school is preferred.
* MYP and DP English teaching experience is preferred but not essential.
* Strong knowledge of English language, literature, inquiry-based learning, assessment, and curriculum planning.
* Ability to inspire young learners through creative, student-centered, and reflective teaching practice.
* Confident in supporting diverse learners, including multilingual students and students with different learning needs.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with students, parents, colleagues, and school leaders.
* Commitment to safeguarding, international-mindedness, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
Skills Set
* Secondary English teaching
* IB curriculum delivery
* MYP and DP support
* Classroom Teaching
* Inquiry-based learning
* English literature instruction
* Language and writing development
* Student assessment
* Differentiated instruction
* EAL learner support
* Curriculum planning
* Digital learning integration
* Parent communication
* Collaborative teaching
* Student wellbeing support
* Safeguarding practice
Why Join Us
* Teach English in a fully authorised IB World School in Dubai with a strong focus on innovation, academic excellence, and international-mindedness.
* Work with a collaborative education team that values creativity, professional reflection, and continuous teaching improvement.
* Support students in becoming confident communicators, critical thinkers, and compassionate global citizens.
* Benefit from a competitive package including tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, schooling support for one child, private medical insurance, annual airfare, and end-of-service gratuity.
* Join a respected GEMS school community with strong professional development opportunities and long-term teaching career pathways.
About the Company
GEMS Education is one of Dubai’s most recognised private education providers, offering high-quality international schooling across a wide network of schools in the UAE. Through schools such as GEMS International School, Dubai Hills, the group supports academic excellence, IB learning, teacher development, student wellbeing, and future-ready education for diverse international communities.



