English Teacher

English Teacher - IGCSE and Sixth Form Job Snapshot - Role: English Teacher - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Primary-Secondary Education - Function: Classroom Teaching - Experience: Proven experience teaching English to GCSE level - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, part of GEMS Education, is seeking an outstanding English Teacher to join its successful and ambitious English Department in Dubai for an immediate start. This opportunity is open to Early Career Teachers seeking international teaching experience and experienced educators looking to develop their careers within a leading international education group. The successful candidate will join a high-performing department committed to developing confident communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong readers. The school is looking for an enthusiastic and creative teacher who can deliver excellent learning experiences, inspire students, and contribute positively to the wider school community. GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, offers a supportive professional environment with access to teacher development programmes, international career opportunities, and pathways into educational leadership.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function: Classroom Teaching
• Salary: Competitive tax-free salary; amount not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Joining Date: Immediate start

About the English Department

The English Department at GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, is an ambitious and successful academic team focused on high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement. The department achieved particularly strong IGCSE results, demonstrating its commitment to academic excellence and student progress.

IGCSE English Results

• English as a Second Language: 87% of students achieved grades 9-7.
• English Literature: 80% of students achieved grades 9-7.
• English Language: 47% of students achieved grades 9-7.

Sixth Form English Results

• More than 75% of students achieved grades A*-B.
• More than 70% of students achieved grades A*-C.

The department has also achieved an Outstanding attainment measure based on Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) criteria. These achievements reflect the department 's strong academic culture and commitment to helping students develop their English language, literature, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities and Professional Expectations

English Teaching and Learning

• Deliver high-quality English lessons that support strong academic achievement and student progress.
• Apply effective teaching approaches to develop students ' communication, reading, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and proven experience teaching English to GCSE level.
• Create engaging and inspiring learning experiences that encourage students to develop confidence in English.
• Maintain high expectations for teaching quality and student achievement.
• Demonstrate exemplary classroom practice and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Student Engagement and Development

• Encourage students to become confident communicators, independent thinkers, and enthusiastic readers.
• Promote a positive learning environment that supports academic progress and student participation.
• Apply creative and enthusiastic teaching approaches to engage students.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering outstanding learning experiences.
• Support the school 's ambition to maintain high academic standards.

Collaboration and School Community

• Work effectively with teaching colleagues and other members of the school community.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Contribute actively to extracurricular activities and community-based initiatives.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for participating in school life beyond classroom teaching.
• Support a collaborative and positive educational environment.

Professional Values and Development

• Embody and role model the school 's core values of Grow, Flourish, and Mindfulness.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional learning and improvement.
• Contribute positively to the school 's culture of academic excellence.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and communication.
• Show enthusiasm for personal development and future career progression.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold one of the foll