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ELL Teacher - September 2025



Job Description



We are looking to appoint an outstanding ELL teacher to join us in September 2025.
At GEMS Metropole School Al Waha, we want to ensure that our students aspire, create, and excel in this world that is, so they can help create the world that will be. We are seeking exceptional teachers to join our team who can help us achieve this goal through our three pillars of: the science of learning, social enterprise, and student agency and innovation.
As a cognitive science driven school, evidence-informed practice is at the heart of what we do, and we seek educators who can passionately articulate what outstanding learning and teaching looks like and translate this into practice in the classroom.
Responsible for: Classroom teaching is the core activity of the Academy and therefore represents an important component of the work of all teachers. In this work, all teachers are directly accountable to their Head of Department irrespective of any other positions of responsibility they may hold. All teachers are expected to strive for the highest possible standards of teaching and learning in their classrooms and to try to maximise the potential of each individual student.

Job Specification:



In relation to students:
To support Students of Determination (StOD) ensure each lesson is well-planned and follows departmental schemes of work, the National Curriculum or relevant examination specification. It is expected that all teachers use the Academy provided Teacher Planner or similar/electronic to provide the evidence that these procedures are being followed To ensure that each lesson is taught in line with the Academy Policy for Teaching and Learning To work with small groups and intervention groups as per identified need To mark student’s work in line with the department marking policy To assess student’s learning and to monitor their progress in line with departmental assessment and recording policy via Go4Schools To keep detailed and accurate records of student’s achievements To ensure that students are properly prepared for public and internal examinations To maintain good behaviour and discipline within lessons using appropriate rewards and sanctions To ensure an atmosphere within lessons that is conducive to learning To ensure the health and safety of all students during lessons To strive for continuous improvement and be willing to try alternative approaches To use comparative data, prior attainment data, and general ability data to set targets for students

In relation to the department:



To contribute to the writing and revision of schemes of work To contribute to the writing and marking of tests and examinations To take part in the sharing of good practice, resources and ideas To contribute to the review and evaluation of departmental practice To work closely with teachers to ensure the IEPs and alternative pathway plans are robust and actionable To liaise with teachers and parents regarding personalised support students require To attend department meetings To keep abreast of current developments in your subject as far as possible through reading of educational journals and supplements and by attending relevant courses and training sessions To set work for classes missed through absence To produce examples of high-quality students’ work for corridor displays as required To participate in department activities such as field trips, exhibitions, performances etc. To fulfil any reasonable additional responsibilities as may be from time to time delegated by the Head of Department

Skills



Successful candidates will need to:
Embody and contribute to our three pillars Hold a Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent related to Inclusion and have proven experience of teaching Inclusion Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective and solution focused Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching 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.

Please note:



Interviews will be held face-to-face, where possible, or virtually on Zoom, as suitable candidates apply. We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement, therefore early applications are recommended.
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. 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.

Skills


Job Location Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Education Career Level Entry Level - Less than 2 years experience

GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - AL WAHA



Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates World class schools are consistently effective in securing excellent academic results for their students, but they also produce students who can think for themselves, are socially confident and have experienced a rich diet of educational opportunities. As a school we will focus on the students learning and ensure that their skills, knowledge and attributes are developed with learners a... t the helm of their learning. Our Goal - to turn today’s children into happy, responsible, academically well-educated, globally thinking and ethical adults of tomorrow. Our Vision - to create a sustainable and inclusive community hub that nurtures tomorrow's leaders. Our mission - is simple: to lead, nurture, and succeed. Our values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness serve as the foundation for everything we do.
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