English Teacher

Overview

Due to the continued growth of our GEMS Founders Masdar City, in Abu Dhabi we are looking to recruit an English Teacher 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.

• Embod y and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish & Achieve
• Share exemplary teaching practices
• Demonstrate a creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Provide outstanding learning & teaching
• Contribute to a world-class school with prospects for career growth
• Engage in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events

• 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 to teaching
• Be able to work effectively with colleagues, students and parents

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 and 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, with thousands of discounts and offers on flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets.

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.