Art Teacher - August 2026

GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - AL WAHA; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Dubai is seeking an ambitious Art Teacher for August 2026. This role offers a competitive tax-free salary, fully furnished accommodation, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive community. Ideal candidates will hold relevant teaching qualifications and have a passion for nurturing young minds in a creative environment.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End of Service Gratuity

Access to GEMS rewards

Qualifications

• Proven qualified experience of teaching Primary or GCSE & A-Levels.
• Excellent track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching.
• Willingness to engage in extra-curricular programs.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing and positive classroom environment.
• Develop forward-thinking lessons that stimulate creativity.
• Participate in community-based events.

Skills

Core values embodiment

Interpersonal skills

Creative teaching approach

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Due to the continued success of our GEMS Metropole School Al Waha, we are looking to recruit an Art Teacher for August 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any ambitious teacher to gain valuable international exposure, or take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Dubai.

GEMS Metropole School Al Waha, Dubai is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to be a valuable part of sustainable and inclusive community, nurturing future leaders. Our values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect and kindness form the foundations of our unique curriculum designed for the 21st century. The curriculum is complemented by outstanding facilities and resources that include a large forest with over 170 trees, a farm with animals and crops, a bio-cube tropical eco-system home to our resident poisonous dart frog, unique BTEC offerings including an electronic automative engineering workshop, excellent performing art facilities and state of art sporting facilities.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. GEMS teachers are at the forefront of opportunities for growth and development; with most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools.

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect and kindness
• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree withPGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Proven qualified experience of teaching Primary or GCSE & A-Levels
• Have the ability to share exemplary teaching practices.
• A creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching
• Have aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events.
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All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards which providessignificant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands ofdiscounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurantsand retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunityto save whilst working overseas.