GEMS Dubai American Academy

English teacher at an international school

“English Teachers - August 2027”

English abroadUnited Arab Emirates

Pay not published

Before you apply

Visa sponsorship.
A Bachelor of Education, or a first degree plus a PGCE, a state licence, or an equivalent in English.
Proven experience teaching English at high school, ideally in an American or IB school.

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About this job

High school English teachers, from August 2027.

At a glance

Setting: One of the UAE's leading international schools, from PreK to Grade 12, also offering the IB Diploma. one of the UAE's leading international schools, offering an exceptional education from PreK to Grade 12 alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Students: The school teaches from PreK to grade 12, and the IB Diploma. offering an exceptional education from PreK to Grade 12 alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Start date: August 2027. joining Dubai American Academy from August 2027
Housing: Individual furnished accommodation
Visa: Visa sponsorship

Details to confirm: Class size, Hours, Contract, Contract length

Class size: Class size is not specified.
Hours: Working hours are not specified.
Contract: The posting does not confirm employee or contractor status.
Contract length: Contract length is not specified.

Who can apply

Degree: A Bachelor of Education, or a first degree plus a PGCE, a state licence, or an equivalent in English. Hold a Bachelor of Education degree, or an initial degree together with a relevant teaching qualification such as a PGCE, State License, or equivalent specialising in English.
Experience: Proven experience teaching English at high school, ideally in an American or IB school. Have proven experience teaching English at High School level, ideally within an American or IB curriculum school.

Details to confirm: Language, Teaching certificate

Language: Language requirements are not specified.
Teaching certificate: Teaching-certificate requirements are not specified.

Pay and payment terms

How pay is worked out: A competitive tax-free salary. Competitive tax-free salary
Bonuses: A tuition fee benefit for up to one child. Tuition fee benefit for up to 1 child
Employment and pay terms: The salary is tax-free. Competitive tax-free salary

Details to confirm: Payment schedule, Payment method, Cancellations and no-shows

Payment schedule: The payment schedule is not specified.
Payment method: The payment method is not specified.
Cancellations and no-shows: Cancellation and no-show payment terms are not specified.

The school

Materials: English lessons follow the school curriculum. Deliver engaging and interactive English lessons to high school students, following the school's curriculum and educational standards.
Support: Professional development and career progression through the group. Exceptional professional development and career progression through GEMS Education.

Details to confirm: The classroom, The day

The classroom: The classroom is not described.
The day: A typical timetable is not provided.

General teaching guidance

General advice, not the employer’s requirements. Check the posting for how this role works.

Get to know the learners, the curriculum and the school’s routines before planning the first lesson. Clear instructions, a manageable task and a way to check understanding are useful at any age. Find out who supports teaching and safeguarding, and how planning and marking fit into the timetable. Confirm housing, visa support and relocation arrangements separately; these are employer-specific.

Good to know before you apply

The demo lesson: Online and in-person interviews are planned for November 2026. online and in-person interviews planned for November 2026

Details to confirm: How applying works, Onboarding, Your first weeks, Peak hours, The first month, Tips

How applying works: Application steps are not listed. Follow the employer’s current instructions.
Onboarding: Initial training and preparation are not described.
Your first weeks: The first weeks in the role are not described.
Peak hours: Peak teaching hours are not specified.
The first month: The first month’s workload and support are not described.
Tips: No additional role-specific advice is published.

How to apply

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Check the interview or demo requirements and ask when you can expect a response if the posting does not say.

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Source: the employer’s own job posting.

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From the job posting

Competitive tax-free salary

Questions to ask the employer

Is housing provided or an allowance paid, and when do I first see the flat?
Which visa will the school sponsor, and how long does the process usually take?
How many teaching periods a week, and how much planning time in the timetable?
When is the first salary paid after I arrive, and is there a settling-in payment?
Is there a co-teacher or an assistant, and who do I go to for classroom help?

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