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Job Description
GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Secondary Teacher of EAL to join our successful and growing school from August 2026.
Opened in 2014, FPS is a premium British curriculum school located in the heart of The Villa community in Dubai. The school currently educates around 2000 students from Nursery to Year 13 and continues to grow, with exciting plans to expand facilities further. Our diverse community represents over 90 nationalities, creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.
Our campus features state of the art facilities, including a dedicated sports and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, and specialist rooms for dance, drama, and music. In addition, the main building houses well equipped science labs, design technology workshops, computer suites, and creative arts spaces.
At FPS, we are proud of our inclusive, values driven culture. We are committed to delivering a high quality, personalised education that enables every student to thrive. Our broad and balanced curriculum includes GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs, alongside a wide range of co curricular opportunities. We are also a recognised centre for professional development, hosting NPQ programmes and supporting the growth of educators across the region.
The role
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality EAL provision across the secondary phase, supporting students with English as an additional language to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
Skills
Key responsibilities include:
• preparing students for external language assessments including IELTS Academic, ESL and EAL IGCSE
• developing and implementing Individual Language Plans tailored to student needs
• monitoring student progress and conducting regular review meetings with parents
• planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that support a range of language abilities
• assessing, recording and reporting on student progress to ensure strong outcomes
• supporting students across the curriculum, including late entrants and those with varying levels of English proficiency
• contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes wellbeing and achievement
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the wider life of the school, including co curricular activities, school events and ongoing professional development.
Skills and experience
• a Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, Linguistics or a related field
• a recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE (EAL specialism desirable)
• a Master’s in TESOL or Applied Linguistics is an advantage
• a minimum of two years’ experience teaching EAL learners in an academic setting
• proven experience preparing students for IELTS Academic and EAL/ESL examinations
• experience within a British curriculum school is preferred
• strong understanding of inclusive teaching practices and differentiation
• commitment to the GEMS core values and a passion for student success
Why join GEMS FirstPoint School
• a supportive and collaborative working environment
• access to high quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• the opportunity to work within a diverse and dynamic international community
• excellent facilities and resources
If you are a passionate and dedicated EAL specialist looking to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Job Details
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GEMS FIRSTPOINT SCHOOL - THE VILLA - DUBAI
GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS) opened in 2014 and is positioned in the heart of The Villa community in Dubai. It is a Premium British Curriculum School, providing an excellent standard of education to around 2000 students from Nursery (aged 2) to Year 13, with exciting plans to expand facilities further in the coming years. The school has grown rapidly and continues to be popular with families from across Dubai with over 90 nationalities represented. FPS is housed in state-of-the-art buildings with a separate sport and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, dance, drama and music rooms. Our main building contains specialist facilities such as a range of computer labs, food technology kitchen, textiles and design suite, fully equipped Design Technology workshops, science labs and much more. The school prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment that promotes innovation and a love of learning. The curriculum offers a full, broad and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, with a particular emphasis on an outstanding personalised education that allows all learners to achieve their potential and find personal success. As part of a vibrant local community, our students have the opportunity to study globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs and BTECs in a broad selection of subjects. Our teachers engage in purposeful professional development in a culture of continuous learning. A wide range of professional learning opportunities are available to teachers and FirstPoint is now a host venue for NPQ courses, with FPS senior leaders delivering the NPQSL and NPQH courses to aspirational colleagues from across the region.