Teacher of English - September 2025

Job DescriptionWe are currently seeking to employ experienced Teachers of English for Jumeirah College, Dubai. This appointment is for September 2025 start.The schoolJumeirah College is a GEMS Premium Secondary School which delivers the National Curriculum for England, offering the full range of GCSE and A level courses. Our student body is a dynamic international community of over 1,100 students from over 62 nationalities. We take pride in the development of the whole child, recognising the importance of developing cultural and global awareness. We have a thriving enriched curriculum which provides a diverse range of activities, initiatives and charitable endeavours that both engage our student body and embed our philosophy of global awareness and world citizenship. For more information please see our website.The College has been repeatedly judged to be Outstanding in inspections. Although non-selective at admission, our students achieve exceptional exam results which compare to top UK schools. In 2024 over 98% of GCSE results were 9-4 out of which 27% were 9, and at A level over 47% of all grades were A*/A with over 81% A*/B. This success enables our students to move on to the very top universities around the world, including Cambridge, UCL, Stanford, Monash and Toronto.As one of the leading schools in the Middle East, Jumeirah College is the first-choice school for many families. The school is a member of BSME and COBIS. The success of the school has been repeatedly recognised with Jumeirah College being nominated for a series of awards, including being shortlisted as ‘International School of the Year’ by the TES.Jumeirah College is an inclusive schoolThe Post: Teacher of English We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of English to join the College. English is the most popular subject at A Level in our College; with 18 groups across the entire A Level cohort, this is a fantastic opportunity to teach English to an advanced level. Behaviour in the College is ‘outstanding’ and the positive relationships between student and teacher, alongside the highly motivated students means that teachers can focus on teaching their subject.The successful candidate will work in an exceptional department. In 2024 the results were outstanding. In GCSE English Language/Literature over 98% of students achieved grades 9-4. At A Level English Language – 67% achieved A* - B out of which 11% were A*/A. English Literature – 85% achieved A* - B out of which 38% were A*/A.The opportunities which English present for students is central to the philosophy of the school. As a result, this appointment is crucial to the continued development of Jumeirah College.SkillsThe successful applicant will be required to have the following:

• A B.Ed. or degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent with exceptional subject knowledge.
• At least 2 years’ experience of the National Curriculum for England.
• Experience of teaching English Language and Media Studies up to A Level is a preference.
• We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well-qualified individuals.
• You should have a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching.
• A mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so.
• Experience which will enable a contribution to our enriched curriculum programme.