Dubai-based Academic Mentor - English, Maths & Science

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GR8 school seeks outstanding English, Maths and Science teachers to join as Academic Mentors. You will drive each student’s progression in your subject, delivering a rigorous digital learning journey and high-impact teaching through live data and professional judgment.

You will lead one-to-one and small-group sessions, align interventions with students’ goals, and provide additional support outside the room. ASAP start in Dubai, UAE with afternoon-evening hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Mathematics, a relevant Science or related subject with a recognised teaching qualification.
• At least seven years of teaching experience in the relevant specialty, including experience with British International and/or US curriculum.
• Deep subject expertise and a track record of progress across diverse starting points.
• Expertise in curriculum sequencing, assessment design and diagnosing subject-specific misconceptions.
• Ability to evaluate or create high-quality digital resources and questions for independent learning.
• Proven ability to explain complex ideas clearly, inspire curiosity and deliver effective individual and small-group teaching.
• Strong digital, AI and data literacy with sound judgement on technology-generated content.

Responsibilities

• Set ambitious standards for subject progression and address gaps while stretching understanding.
• Design a coherent digital learning journey aligned to British International or US curricula.
• Evaluate and create high-quality resources and assessments for mastery-based learning.
• Review and contribute to question banks and assessments to reveal understanding and misconceptions.
• Interpret learning data to identify interventions and measure impact.
• Deliver high-impact teaching in small groups and one-to-one sessions, with targeted support outside the room.
• Lead focused masterclasses to consolidate concepts and prepare for assessments.
• Collaborate with Learning Architects to coordinate guidance and progress updates.
• Support Futures Mentors by connecting projects with rigorous academic thinking.
• Contribute to shaping GR8’s academic model and participate in soft launch activities.

Skills

Digital literacy

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Mathematics/Science

Teaching qualification

Postgraduate degree (desirable)

Tools

Adaptive learning platforms

Assessment banks / digital resources

Curriculum platforms (British Intl or US)

Job description

GR8 school seeks outstanding English, Maths and Science teachers to join as Academic Mentors. You will drive each student’s progression in your subject, delivering a rigorous digital learning journey and high-impact teaching through live data and professional judgment.

You will lead one-to-one and small-group sessions, align interventions with students’ goals, and provide additional support outside the room. ASAP start in Dubai, UAE with afternoon-evening hours.