Expression of Interest – Primary Teaching Positions – August 2027

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual fully furnished accomod...

Free schooling for eligible dependants

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to the country of resi

End-of-service gratuity

Job summary

GEMS Wellington International School in Dubai seeks exceptional Primary Teachers to join our established team for August 2027. We offer a competitive tax-free salary, fully furnished accommodation, private medical insurance and airfares, plus a strong professional development programme within a leading British international school.

UK interviews will be conducted in late October with senior leaders in attendance.

Qualifications

• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE, PGDE or equivalent.
• Have proven experience of teaching at Primary level.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
• Be committed to collaboration and the sharing of outstanding practice.
• Have a growth mindset and be reflective, resilient and solution-focused.
• Be creative, enthusiastic and passionate about inspiring young learners.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
• Aspire to work in a world-class school with genuine opportunities for professional and career development.

Skills

Primary teaching experience

Education

BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all our students become beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience. We are seeking exceptional Primary Teachers who are committed to upholding our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established and highly successful team for August 2027.

Job Description

At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all our students become beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience. We are seeking exceptional Primary Teachers who are committed to upholding our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established and highly successful team for August 2027.

UK INTERVIEWS – LATE OCTOBER

Members of our leadership team will be in the UK in late October to meet and interview shortlisted candidates in person.

WIS is a fully inclusive, high-performing British international school with a long history of academic success and educational excellence. This is reflected in our performance across rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks, including:

• Rated Outstanding by the KHDA for 17 consecutive years
• Rated Outstanding by British Schools Overseas (BSO)
• Recognised as a COBIS Beacon School for Leadership
• Winner – International School of the Year 2023 – Independent School of the Year Awards
• Proud to be an HMC member

Our commitment to professional learning is central to our success. Through a personalised and bespoke professional development programme, we ensure our teachers remain at the forefront of global educational practice and research. Our staff have opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of educational networks, organisations and partners, including the Schools, Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) and the Best Practice Network (BPN).

We believe that outstanding schools are built by outstanding people. Our professional culture is rooted in collaboration, coaching, reflection and continuous improvement, empowering teachers to develop their practice and take ownership of their professional growth. With many of our leaders progressing through the GEMS network, our teachers benefit from genuine opportunities to develop their careers within a global education organisation.

The dynamic world of education requires dynamic educators, and at WIS you will be empowered to innovate, collaborate and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our students.

Skills Description

• Embody and role-model our core values of integrity, empathy and fortitude in everything they do
• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE, PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience of teaching at Primary level
• Demonstrate a strong track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning
• Be committed to collaboration and the sharing of outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset and be reflective, resilient and solution-focused
• Be creative, enthusiastic and passionate about inspiring young learners
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues and parents
• Aspire to work in a world-class school with genuine opportunities for professional and career development
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our co-curricular programme and community events

What we offer

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package, including:

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Individual fully furnished accommodation
• Free schooling for eligible dependants
• Private medical insurance
• Annual airfares to the country of residence
• End-of-service gratuity

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