English Teacher

Job description / Role

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional English teacher to join our team in August 2026.

Join us at GEMS Metropole School, Motor City, where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our innovative and eco-conscious campus in Dubai provides the perfect environment for passionate educators to inspire students while promoting sustainable values in their teaching.

At GEMS, teaching is more than a job; it is a long-term career. Our teachers benefit from free access to world-class professional development programmes and are supported to grow within the GEMS global network. With most of our school leaders promoted from within, GEMS educators enjoy excellent opportunities for international career progression as our organisation continues to expand.

Dubai offers an outstanding lifestyle and is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers here enjoy an exciting balance of work and leisure, with endless opportunities for travel and adventure across the Middle East and beyond.

What we offer

All positions come with a highly competitive package including:

• A tax-free salary
• Individual fully furnished accommodation
• Free schooling for children
• Private medical insurance
• Annual airfares to the home country
• End of service gratuity

GEMS teachers also enjoy complimentary access to the GEMS Rewards programme, which provides thousands of discounts and two-for-one offers on flights, hotels, dining, and retail. This helps make your salary go further and allows you to make the most of your experience living and working in the UAE.

We will be conducting in-person interviews in the United Kingdom in December 2025. We look forward to meeting passionate teachers who are ready to embark on an exciting new chapter in Dubai.

Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor of Education or a relevant degree with PGCE or PGDE (or an equivalent teaching qualification)
• Proven experience teaching GCSE and A Level English
• A strong interest in career development, leadership, and sustainability
• A creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning
• Excellent IT and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students and parents

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.