Geography Teacher Maternity Cover - January 2027

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

Job summary

GEMS Wellington International School in Dubai is seeking an exceptional Geography Teacher for a maternity cover starting January 2027. The successful candidate will embody integrity, empathy and fortitude, and contribute to a high performing, inclusive learning environment.

The role requires a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE/PGDE, and proven experience teaching Secondary A Level Geography. A collaborative, growth-oriented mindset and outstanding teaching are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a BEd or Bachelor degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent.
• Have proven experience of teaching Secondary A Level Geography.
• Be willing to collaborate and share outstanding practice.
• Have a growth mindset, reflective and solution focused.

Skills

Geography teaching

Secondary A Level Geography

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Education

BEd

PGCE/PGDE

Job description

Job Description

At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all of our students are beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience. We are seeking an exceptional Geography Teacher for a Maternity Cover who is willing to uphold our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established team for January 2027.

We are a fully inclusive, high performing school, with a long history of success. This is evidenced through our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks. Some specific examples include:

• Rated as 'Outstanding' for 17 consecutive years by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB),
• Rated as 'Outstanding' by British Schools Overseas
• Holder of the coveted COBIS Patrons accreditation, with beacon status for Leadership.
• Recognition as a High Performance Learning (HPL) 'World class School'

Through our personalised professional development programme, we ensure our teachers are at the forefront of global educational best practice and research. Our teachers have the opportunity to engage with a wide number of stakeholders and partners, such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) and the Best Practice Network (BPN).

Our personalised and bespoke professional development program affirms our commitment to not just maintain high educational standards but to position our teachers at the cutting edge of global educational best practices and research. The dynamic world of education requires dynamic educators, and with us, you are empowered to be just that. Our collaboration with esteemed organizations such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), High Performance Learning (HPL), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and our Inquiry Driven Innovation partnership with Harvard Project Zero ensures that every teacher is equipped with world-class knowledge and pedagogy. With most of our leaders being promoted from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to further progress their career as we continue our expansion within the UAE and around the world.

Skills Description

The successful candidate will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of integrity, empathy and fortitude in everything they do
• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience of teaching Secondary A Level Geography
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective and solution focused
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
• 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.

• Embody and role model our core values of integrity, empathy and fortitude in everything they do
• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience of teaching Secondary A Level Geography
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective and solution focused
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
• 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.

GEMS Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.

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