Overview

Job Description
GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai, invites applications for a dynamic French and Spanish teacher who can also teach Spanish, with a January 2027 start. The role requires a B.Ed. or B.A. with a PGCE in French & Spanish and QTS plus a proven track record across Primary and Secondary learning. You should be growth-minded, creative, and able to inspire students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, deliver, and assess innovative classroom lessons aligned with the International Baccalaureate standards.
- Foster a stimulating learning environment that engages and motivates students of varying ages and proficiency levels.
- Employ diverse teaching methodologies and digital resources to cater to different learning styles.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the continuous improvement of the Spanish program.
Actively participate in departmental collaboration and school community events.
Skills Description
- Ideal Candidate Possesses:
- Bachelor or equivalent with PGCE in French & Spanish and QTS.
- Proven track record of outstanding teaching across Primary & Secondary.
- Growth mindset, reflective, adaptable and solution oriented.
- A minimum of 5 years of proven experience successfully teaching Spanish within international curricula (IBDP, MYP, ICSE).
- Deep subject-matter expertise in French and Spanish language.
- High proficiency with modern educational technology, including:
- Learning Management Systems.
- Collaborative & Productivity Tools: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office/Teams
- A commitment to professional growth and a desire to further develop knowledge and pedagogical potential.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills.
GEMS Safeguarding
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.
As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.
About GEMS Education
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.
