Art Teacher - January 2026

GEMS SCHOOLS IN UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Dubai is seeking a passionate Art Teacher to join their dynamic team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for both early career and experienced teachers to grow and develop within one of the premier private education providers. Benefits include a competitive tax-free salary, fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for dependents, and access to professional development programs.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished individual accommodation

Free schooling for dependent children

Private medical insurance

Annual airfare to home country

End of service gratuity

Qualifications

• Experience with British curriculum preferred.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach art to students in a creative and engaging manner.
• Prepare class materials and curricula.
• Assess and report on student progress.

Skills

Passionate about art

Effective communication

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Due to continued growth across our GEMS schools in Dubai, we are looking to recruit a passionate and dynamic Art Teacher to join our team as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable international exposure, or for an experienced teacher seeking the next step in their career with a world-class international school and one of the leading private education providers globally.

Our schools are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited, having gained Outstanding judgements across all standards. This accreditation allows us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers in partnership with TES Institute. At GEMS, we believe every teacher has the chance to grow, flourish and achieve, while leaving a lasting impact on their school community.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job – it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and opportunities to grow with the company on a global scale. Graduate teachers benefit from our structured induction and NQT programme, while experienced colleagues can access leadership pathways and career development across our international network.

What we offer

• Competitive tax-free salary

• Fully furnished individual accommodation

• Free schooling for dependent children

• Private medical insurance

• Annual airfare to home country

• End of service gratuity

In addition, GEMS teachers enjoy access to our GEMS Rewards loyalty app, offering thousands of discounts and 2-for-1 offers on flights, hotels, restaurants, retail outlets and leisure activities – helping you make the most of life in Dubai.