Head of English

Overview

Due to the continued growth of our GEMS Founders Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, we are looking to recruit a Head of English for August 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT to gain valuable international exposure, or for more experienced teachers to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class international school located in the heart of Abu Dhabi.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited, gaining outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS, and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Abu Dhabi is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to grow, flourish, and achieve in everything you do at GFA.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. As part of our commitment to developing our teachers, graduate teachers will benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment to our NQT programme; while our more experienced teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities. GEMS teachers are at the forefront of opportunities for growth and development, with most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

Embody and role model our core values of grow, flourish, and achieve

Hold a bachelor's degree in 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 and 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

Benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax-free salary

Individual fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to country of residence

End of service gratuity

GEMS teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS Rewards which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

Safeguarding

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.