Head of Science — Aerospace & STEM Innovation Lead

GEMS Founders School - Dubai; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free schooling

Accommodation

Private medical insurance

Visa and residency

Annual airfares

Job summary

GEMS Founders School – Dubai South in Dubai South is seeking a Head of Science to join in October 2026. The role blends high‑quality teaching with state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, offering Double and Triple Science pathways and aerospace space science links within the National Curriculum for England framework.

The Head of Science will lead a growing department, work closely with senior leadership, and contribute to CPD and staff development, while ensuring exceptional standards across GCSE and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent with PGCE and QTS.
• Proven experience as a Science teacher with leadership of a team/department.
• Experience teaching in secondary school, preferably UAE, with National Curriculum for England knowledge.

Skills

Science leadership

GCSE & A‑Levels

Team collaboration

Leadership of a department

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

PGCE

QTS

Job description

GEMS Founders School – Dubai South in Dubai South is seeking a Head of Science to join in October 2026. The role blends high‑quality teaching with state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, offering Double and Triple Science pathways and aerospace space science links within the National Curriculum for England framework.

The Head of Science will lead a growing department, work closely with senior leadership, and contribute to CPD and staff development, while ensuring exceptional standards across GCSE and