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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Secondary SEN Teacher to join our Inclusion Department in August 2026. As part of GEMS Metropole Motor City - a school where sustainability and innovation shape our educational approach—you will be joining a dynamic, forward-thinking community. Our state-of-the-art Dubai campus champions eco-friendly initiatives and provides an inspiring environment for teachers dedicated to inclusive and future-focused education.
Due to continued growth in student enrolment, our Inclusion team is expanding.
At GEMS, teaching is more than a role; it’s a long-term career pathway. Our teachers benefit from extensive CPD opportunities and the chance to progress across our global network of schools. With most senior leaders promoted internally, GEMS educators are uniquely positioned for international career development as our family of schools continues to grow worldwide.
Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life—vibrant, cosmopolitan, and endlessly evolving. With year-round sunshine, rich cultural experiences, and effortless travel opportunities across the region and beyond, teachers enjoy a truly exciting lifestyle.
Skills
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A B.Ed or a subject-relevant Bachelor’s degree with PGCE/PGDE (or equivalent)
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SEND/Inclusion-specific qualifications
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Proven experience teaching and supporting secondary-age students with additional learning needs
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Strong understanding of inclusive practices and the ability to implement effective support strategies
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A collaborative approach and the ability to work closely with colleagues across departments
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A commitment to ongoing professional growth
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Creativity, enthusiasm, and a passion for inclusive education
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Strong IT and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with students and parents
If you're dedicated to making a meaningful impact in an inclusive, supportive, and ambitious school environment, 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 METROPOLE SCHOOL - MOTOR CITY
GEMS Metropole School, located in Motor City in Dubai, opened its doors in September 2014 and has continued to flourish and grow in student number and stature. The school is now open to students from FS1 to Year 13 with an all-through school capacity of 4200 students offering the National Curriculum for England. The school has become well-known for their key areas of success, such as a strong community approach to education, highly inclusive school support to strong secondary options at Key Stage 4 and academic and vocational choices at Key Stage 5. In addition, the school has well-equipped classrooms, a highly competitive sports department, a farm, digital media rooms, innovation laboratories, dedicated science labs, music, art rooms and libraries. Students from our Foundation Stage classes have access to attractive indoor and outdoor learning areas to explore and investigate, high quality Information Technology provision and Science provision to develop IT and Science-based literacy, and most recently a language hub to support key language skills across school. In the Primary section, with the use of 1:1 technologies, students and teachers use iPads and interactive whiteboards to enhance learning opportunities where appropriate. The Secondary school continues to develop and grow and has seen the LEAD and skills programme blossom supporting students to make informed decisions and develop their learning and leadership skills. A new focus of personalised pathways is supporting students in their preparation for life after school and their journey towards success. In conclusion, GEMS Metropole School is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) with the School Principal as a BSME Country Rep. This allows both teachers and students alike to continue to grow and develop with the rich traditions of the National Curriculum offerings and align itself with ‘like schools’ across the region and overseas.