Chemistry Teacher - August 2026

GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL - DUBAI; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable international school in Dubai is seeking a Chemistry Teacher for the academic year starting August 2026. This role offers an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, free schooling, and private medical insurance. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent. The position offers opportunities for career growth with a supportive environment fostering professional development and engagement in extra-curricular activities.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End of service gratuity

Access to loyalty app GEMS rewards

Skills

Embody core values of Grow, Flourish and Succeed

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent

Exemplary teaching practices

Creative and enthusiastic approach

Excellent interpersonal skills

Outstanding learning and teaching record

Aspiration to work in a world-class school

Active engagement in extra-curricular activities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or PGCE with QTS

Job description

Due to the continued success of our school, GEMS Founders School – Dubai, we are seeking to recruit a Chemistry Teacher available for next academic year August 2026.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, 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 Grow, Flourish and Succeed.

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. As part of our commitment to developing our teachers, Graduate teachers will benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment to our NQT programme; while our more experienced teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities. 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.

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 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.

Skills

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish and Succeed.
• Hold a BE'd or Bachelor’s degree major in Chemistry or equivalent or PGCE with QTS (Chemistry).
• 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.