Secondary Teacher of EAL (January 2027)

About the role

GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS), a premium British curriculum school in The Villa community of Dubai founded in 2014, is looking for a Secondary Teacher of EAL to start in January 2027. The school teaches around 2000 students from Nursery to Year 13 and offers a broad curriculum including GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs. The teacher will deliver high-quality EAL provision across the secondary phase, helping students with English as an additional language access the curriculum and reach their potential.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare students for external language assessments including IELTS Academic, ESL and EAL IGCSE
• Develop and implement Individual Language Plans tailored to each student's needs
• Monitor student progress and hold regular review meetings with parents
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for a range of language abilities
• Assess, record and report on student progress
• Support students across the curriculum, including late entrants and those with varying levels of English
• Contribute to co-curricular activities, school events and professional development

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in TESOL, Linguistics or a related field
• Recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE (EAL specialism desirable)
• Master's in TESOL or Applied Linguistics is an advantage
• Minimum of two years' experience teaching EAL learners in an academic setting
• Proven experience preparing students for IELTS Academic and EAL/ESL exams
• Experience in a British curriculum school preferred

Required skills

• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching practices and differentiation
• Commitment to the GEMS core values and a passion for student success