Head of English - August 2026
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About the Role
GEMS Education is recruiting a Head of English for August 2026 at GEMS Founders Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in English or BEd with PGCE, proven secondary teaching experience, and a creative approach.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the English department and ensure outstanding learning and teaching
- Embody and role model core values of Grow, Flourish & Achieve
- Share exemplary teaching practices with colleagues
- Engage with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive school culture
- Contribute to extra curricular programme and community based events
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in English or BEd with associated PGCE with English
- Proven experience of teaching in a secondary school
- Ability to share exemplary teaching practices
- Creative and enthusiastic approach inside and outside the classroom
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work with colleagues, students and parents
- Proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching
- Willingness to make positive contribution to school community through extra curricular programme
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Job Description
- Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Head of English for August 2026.
- This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher to take the next step in their career.
- GEMS Founders School, Abu Dhabi is BSO accredited with Outstanding judgements.
Skills Description
- Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish & Achieve.
- Hold a Bachelors degree English or BEd with associated PGCE with English.
- Have proven experience of teaching in a secondary school.
- Have the ability to share exemplary teaching practices.
- A creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents.
- Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching.
- Have aspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for enhancing their career.
- Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra curricular programme and community based events.
Remuneration Package
- Competitive tax free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.
- Free access to GEMS rewards app for discounts on flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets.
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 a pre requisite.
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