EYFS Teacher - August 2026

GEMS Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 168,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished accommodation

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End of service gratuity

Free schooling

Job summary

GEMS Founders School, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, invites applications for EYFS Teachers for August 2026. This role offers international exposure within a British Schools Overseas accredited environment and pathways to NQT, QTS, and iPGCE through TES Institute.

As part of GEMS, you will access CPD programmes, growth opportunities, and a supportive community while contributing to a world-class curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Early Education required.
• Proven experience teaching primary or early years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EYFS teaching in a world-class school.
• Engage with colleagues, students and parents to support learning.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities and school events.
• Participate in CPD and TES Institute programmes for professional development.

Skills

Bachelor's in Early Ed

Proven teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in Early Education

Job description

Job Description

Due to the continued growth of our GEMS Founders Masdar City, in Abu Dhabi we are looking to recruit EYFS Teachers for August 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT to gain valuable international exposure, or for more experienced teachers to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Abu Dhabi.

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, Abu Dhabi 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, Achieve and in everything you do at GFA.

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.

Skills Description

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish & Achieve
• Hold a Bachelor's in Early Education
• Have proven experience of teaching primary
• 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.

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.