Head of Science - Jan 2027

GEMS Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Founders School, Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a Head of Science with Physics expertise to commence in January 2026. The school is British Schools Overseas accredited and offers NQT, QTS and iPGCE pathways through the TES Institute.

This role provides a platform to shape a world-class science department within a vibrant GEMS community. GEMS supports career growth with leading CPD and global opportunities, including the NQT programme for graduates and clear progression routes for

Qualifications

• Hold a BEd or Bachelor's degree major in Science/ Physics/ Chemistry or equivalent or PGCE with QTS.
• Have proven ability to share exemplary teaching practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with colleagues, students and parents.
• Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular programme and community events.

Skills

Leadership in Education

Curriculum Design

Student Engagement

Exemplary Teaching

Collaborative

Education

BEd or Science/ Physics/ Chemistry degree

PGCE with QTS

Job description

Job Description

Due to the continued success of our new school, GEMS Founders School, Masdar City, we are seeking to recruit a Head of Science (Physics expertise) available for January 2026.

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, Masdar City 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, Flourish, Achieve 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.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

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.

Skills Description

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish, Discover Achieve
• Hold a BEd or Bachelor's degree major in Science/ Physics/ Chemistry or equivalent or PGCE with QTS
• 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