GEMS
Head of English
- Permanent
- Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
12/06/2025
Location
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
27/07/2025
Job description
The Head of English will play a pivotal leadership role within the secondary school at GEMS Winchester, Fujairah. This position requires both academic expertise and the ability to lead a team of teachers to achieve excellence in English education. The individual will be responsible for shaping the curriculum from Key Stage 3 through Key Stage 5, implementing effective teaching practices, and enhancing student outcomes across all levels. The role also contributes to the school's wider strategic objectives through collaboration with the senior leadership team. This is a full-time, on-site role starting August 2025, suitable for someone committed to British Curriculum standards, innovation in pedagogy, and inclusive education.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- lead and manage a team of English teachers
- develop and implement an English curriculum for KS3 to KS5
- drive high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement
- foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the department
- ensure effective use of teaching resources and development of English facilities
- collaborate with senior leadership on whole-school initiatives
- monitor and improve student performance in English
- organize and lead departmental meetings
- mentor and support professional development of English staff
- oversee preparation for IGCSE and A Level English examinations
- promote inclusive and differentiated teaching practices
- ensure curriculum alignment with school goals and exam board standards
- analyze assessment data to inform instruction and intervention
- support implementation of literacy strategies across subjects
Experience & skills
- bachelor’s or master’s degree in English or a related field
- qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent
- minimum 5–7 years of English teaching experience
- at least 2 years in a leadership or departmental coordinator role
- experience with British curriculum including IGCSE and A Level
- proficiency in curriculum design and instructional planning
- understanding of data analysis for academic performance tracking
- experience in teacher evaluation and coaching
- familiarity with school inspection frameworks like Ofsted or BSO
- strong organizational and project management skills
- excellent written and verbal English communication
- ability to lead department-level strategic initiatives
