English Teacher – British Curriculum – Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
GEMS Founders School, Dubai is seeking an outstanding English Teacher to join its highly successful team from August 2026. This role is ideal for an Early Career Teacher seeking international exposure or an experienced educator looking to progress within a world-leading education group in an outstanding British curriculum school.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Education
Function: Teaching and Academic Instruction
Salary: 9500–14500 AED per month (Tax-free, market aligned, depending on experience and qualifications)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Summary
The English Teacher will deliver high-quality teaching across GCSE and A Level, supporting students to achieve excellent academic outcomes while fostering a love of literature, language, and critical thinking. The role contributes to a whole-school culture focused on growth, professional excellence, and student success.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
Plan and deliver engaging English lessons aligned with the British curriculum at GCSE and A Level
Use a range of teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs and raise student attainment
Assess, track, and report on student progress, using data to inform planning and intervention
Promote high standards of literacy, communication, and analytical thinking
Curriculum and Assessment
Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of English provision
Ensure assessment practices are consistent, accurate, and aligned with examination requirements
Prepare students effectively for external examinations and coursework components
Professional Contribution
Actively engage in professional development through school-based and GEMS global CPD programmes
Contribute positively to departmental collaboration and whole-school initiatives
Participate in extra-curricular activities and enrichment programmes to support student development
Student and Community Engagement
Create a positive, inclusive, and motivating classroom environment
Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
Support the school’s ethos of Grow, Flourish, and Succeed through daily practice
Ideal Profile
Bachelor of Education or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent teaching qualification
Proven experience teaching English to GCSE and A Level
Strong subject knowledge and a passion for high-quality teaching and learning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Creative, enthusiastic, and committed to continuous professional growth
Willingness to contribute to wider school life and community initiatives
What the School Offers
Tax-free salary aligned with experience and qualifications
Individual fully furnished accommodation
Free schooling for dependent children
Private medical insurance
Annual return airfare to home country
End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law
Access to GEMS Rewards with extensive lifestyle discounts across the UAE
About the School
GEMS Founders School, Dubai is accredited as a British School Overseas and has achieved Outstanding judgements across all inspection standards. The school offers a dynamic, high-performance environment with strong professional development pathways, including NQT, QTS, and iPGCE programmes, and clear leadership progression opportunities within the global GEMS network.
Safeguarding
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is required for all appointments.



