Biology Teacher - Aug 2026

GEMS WELLINGTON SCHOOL - QATAR; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British curriculum school is seeking an inspirational Secondary Science Teacher with a specialization in Biology to join their dedicated team. This role, starting in August 2026, requires a passion for Science, a proven teaching background, and a commitment to student achievement. Candidates must have an appropriate teaching degree and Qualified Teacher Status. Join a collaborative environment focused on excellence and student development, where professional growth opportunities abound.

Benefits

Well-resourced professional environment

Professional development opportunities

Supportive colleagues and students

Qualifications

• Experience in a British Curriculum School.
• Proven track record of outstanding practice in teaching Biology.
• Passion for Science education and commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an inclusive, high-performing Science department.
• Support extracurricular activities to develop well-rounded students.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Vocational educator

Knowledge of effective teaching methodologies

Commitment to student achievement

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Appropriate teaching degree

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

This is an exciting time to be part of GEMS Wellington School – Qatar (WSQ). Due to the continued growth, success and ambitious nature of the school, we are delighted to be looking for an inspirational, hard‑working and talented individual to join our Secondary Science team.

This opportunity is ideally suited to someone with the skills, passion and creativity to contribute to an inclusive, high‑performing Science department across the secondary school. Candidates should have a passion for all Science with a Biology specialism and a proven track record of outstanding practice. They must possess a commitment to helping our students achieve their maximum potential and it is desirable to have experience teaching Biology at A‑Level.

WSQ is a leading British curriculum school in Qatar and part of the Premium GEMS Wellington brand. We firmly believe that every child can achieve outstanding outcomes, reinforced by our commitment to evidence‐based pedagogy and delivering a broad, challenging curriculum. As a community, we have very high expectations for all and strive for excellence in all we do.

Skills

• Be a vocational and inspirational educator who supports an inclusive learning environment, with the ability to raise standards for all students
• Be knowledgeable of and confident in the use of proven, effective teaching and learning methodologies, yet with the ability to ‘think outside of the box’ and be open to new approaches
• Be fully committed to our Teach Like a GEM pedagogy and the notion that every student can achieve
• Have extremely high standards and expectations for all, and be able to work effectively under pressure with excellence as the primary goal
• Be aspirational for themselves and their own development and career progression
• Believe strongly in and fully support the wider extracurricular life of the school to develop fully rounded students
• Be an effective team player with the ability to maintain a sense of perspective and humour.

As a GEMS employee you can be guaranteed of an excellent, well‑resourced professional environment, including working alongside highly driven, committed colleagues and wonderfully polite and dedicated students. You will have access to significant further professional development opportunities not only at school level but also as part of the wider GEMS Wellington cluster and GEMS network.

The post is to commence in August 2026.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have experience of working in a British Curriculum School, an appropriate teaching degree and Qualified Teacher Status.

To apply for this position, please complete the online application, submitting your full CV along with a Letter of Application outlining why you believe you have the skills, experience and attributes for the role. The deadline for applications is Thursday 8th January 2026.