ELL/Inclusion Teacher - September 2025

GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - AL WAHA • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates • 3w ago

We are looking to appoint an outstanding ELL/Inclusion 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 www.gemsrewards.com 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.