Biology Teacher - August 2027

GEMS Education; Dubai; Sur place; Confidential; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tax-free remuneration

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End of service gratuity

Résumé du poste

GEMS Wellington, Dubai Hills invites applications for a Biology Teacher to join our high‑performing team from August 2027. The successful candidate will deliver GCSE/A‑Level aligned biology instruction within a cognitive science driven school that champions evidence‑informed practice and the core values of Ambition, Responsibility and Courage.

You will work with a department of 12, benefit from professional learning programmes such as StepLab and Cognitive Science Network, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Hold a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent qualification in Biology or a related subject
• Have at least two years’ experience teaching the National Curriculum for England
• Demonstrate exceptional subject knowledge
• Have experience working as part of a high-performing teaching team
• Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning
• Have experience teaching within a British curriculum school

Connaissances

Biology teaching

GCSE/A-Level delivery

Cognition-based teaching

Team collaboration

Student outcomes focus

Formation

B.Ed / PGCE / PGDE or equivalent in Biology

Description du poste

Job Description:

Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding Biology Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington, Dubai Hills, from August 2027.

Our vision at GEMS Wellington, Dubai Hills is to ‘Empower today, for a limitless tomorrow.’ We are seeking exceptional teachers to join our team who can help us achieve this goal through our belief in: Limitless Learning, Limitless Solutions, and Limitless Possibilities.

As a cognitive science driven school, evidence-informed practice is at the heart of what we do, and we seek educators who can passionately articulate what outstanding learning and teaching looks like and translate this into practice in the classroom. All successful candidates will also share the same core values of Ambition, Responsibility and Courage.

Successful candidates will be joining a high-performing school, as evidenced by:

• GCSE and A-Level results far exceeding UK national averages
• ‘Very Good’ rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB)
• ‘Outstanding’ rating from British Schools Overseas (BSO)
• ‘World Class School’ status from High Performance Learning
• Being an invited member of the Cognitive Science School Network

Our Science Department is a collaborative and high-performing team of 12, including three dedicated technicians, with teachers working predominantly within their subject specialisms. Students follow Oxford International AQA GCSE and A-Level courses across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, supported by strong practical provision and a focus on scientific knowledge, application and problem-solving. The department celebrates excellent examination outcomes, including 100% Grade 5–9 in GCSE Biology and 100% A*–B in A-Level Biology and Physics. Beyond the classroom, initiatives such as Science GEMS, competitions and collaborative events with sister schools provide exciting opportunities to inspire curiosity and enrich students' learning.

Through our comprehensive professional learning programme, we ensure our teachers have access to quality development opportunities that not only help them develop as professionals but also contribute to our outstanding success. StepLab instructional coaching, Cognitive Science Network, Schools, Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), the Best Practice Network (BPN) and Evidence Based Education (EBE) are just some of the partners we work with to ensure our teachers are comprehensively developed.

Skills Description

• Hold a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent qualification in Biology or a related subject
• Have at least two years’ experience teaching the National Curriculum for England
• Demonstrate exceptional subject knowledge
• Have experience working as part of a high-performing teaching team
• Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning
• Have experience teaching within a British curriculum school

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package

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 www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

GEMS Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.

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