Grade 5 Elementary Teacher - Immediate Start

GEMS AMERICAN ACADEMY - ABU DHABI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a passionate Grade 5 Elementary teacher to join its vibrant and inclusive learning environment in August 2025. This role offers an excellent tax-free salary, fully furnished accommodation, and professional development opportunities, providing a rich lifestyle in a cosmopolitan city.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling for 1 child

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to country of residence

GEMS rewards discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Proven experience of teaching Upper Elementary, ideally within an IB or American Curriculum School.
• Ability to share exemplary teaching practices.
• Willingness to engage in extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons meeting curriculum standards and student needs.
• Uphold school core values in teaching and interactions.
• Foster student progress and well-being through guidance and support.

Skills

Teaching Upper Elementary

Excellent interpersonal skills

Adaptability to diverse learning styles

Creativity and enthusiasm

Communication with parents

Education

BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE/PGDE

Job description

At GEMS American Academy, Abu Dhabi, we pride ourselves on creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive. We are seeking a qualified Grade 5 Elementary teacher to join our team this August 2025 who is passionate about education and dedicated to nurturing the minds of our students.

As well as being a great place to work, Abu Dhabi is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Abu Dhabi enjoy an excellent lifestyle as well as extensive travel and leisure opportunities around the region and further afield.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold the GEMS Core Values of innovation, excellence, lifelong learning, and global citizenship in all aspects of teaching and student interactions.
• Deliver engaging lessons that meet curriculum standards, adapting to diverse learning styles and individual student needs, including ESL and gifted students.
• Maintain accurate records of planning, assessments, and attendance, ensuring policies and codes of conduct are consistently followed.
• Use media and technology effectively in the classroom to enhance learning experiences.
• Foster student progress and well-being through academic guidance, behavior management, and promoting cultural awareness.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop teaching resources and contribute to the school’s co-curricular and extra-curricular programs.
• Communicate regularly with parents to keep them informed of student progress, upholding confidentiality where required.
• Participate in staff meetings, school events, and extra duties as needed, demonstrating commitment beyond the standard workday.
• Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Successful candidates will need to:

• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent in relevant specialism in Elementary
• Have proven experience of teaching Upper Elementary, ideally within an IB or American Curriculum School, however this is not mandatory.
• 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.
• Availability from August 2025
• 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 for 1 child, 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.