Chemistry Teacher - August 2026

GEMS WELLINGTON ACADEMY - AL KHAIL; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dubai is looking for an outstanding Chemistry Teacher to join their team starting August 2026. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in teaching GCSE and A-Levels, hold a relevant degree, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. GEMS Wellington Academy offers a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, free schooling for children, private medical insurance, and a robust professional development program. Join a school dedicated to empowering students for a limitless future.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Individual fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End of Service Gratuity

Qualifications

• Proven qualified experience of teaching GCSE & A-Levels.
• Ability to share exemplary teaching practices.
• Aspiration to work in a world-class school.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-performing school focused on exceptional learning.
• Engage actively in the extra-curricular programme.
• Contribute positively to the school community and culture.

Skills

Creative approach

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proven teaching experience

Enthusiastic engagement

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE / PGDE

Job description

Chemistry Teacher

We are looking for an outstanding Chemistry Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail from August 2026.

Overview

Our vision at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is to ‘Empower today, for a limitless tomorrow.’ We are seeking exceptional teachers 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 fully inclusive, high performing school that is evidenced through:

• 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

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 & Qualifications

Successful candidates will need to:

• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven qualified experience of teaching 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

Remuneration & Benefits

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
• 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.

Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre‑requisite for all appointments.