Head of Language Acquisition

Job Description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

• Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

• Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

• Education Required: Bachelor
• Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience

Additional school requirements:

The ideal candidate will have: 

• A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent with a specialism in Modern Foreign Languages
• A minimum of 3 years of solid and demonstrable experience within a similar role, ideally within an IB Curriculum School, however this is not mandatory
• Leadership experience is preferred but not necessary
• Team and resource management, strategic planning and decision-making
• Ability to motivate a team and command respect
• The experience, personality, and educational philosophy to drive further, the education agenda at this flagship GEMS school with an international student body
• The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning
• Aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career

Job Benefits:

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package, including a competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for 1 child, 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.