History Teacher - Aug 2026

GEMS WELLINGTON SCHOOL - QATAR; Dubai; On-site; AED 147,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British curriculum school in Dubai is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join their Secondary Humanities team as a History Teacher for KS3, GCSE, and A Level. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in teaching, be committed to evidence-based pedagogy, and engage actively in the school community. This position is set to commence in August 2026, aiming to enhance the learning experience of all students and contribute positively to the department's growth.

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities

Well-resourced professional environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a British Curriculum School.
• Need to submit full CV with a Letter of Application.
• Deadline for applications is 8th January 2026.

Skills

Vocational and inspirational educator

Use of effective teaching methodologies

Commitment to Teach Like a GEM pedagogy

Ability to work under pressure

Support extracurricular activities

Effective team player

Education

Appropriate teaching degree

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

This is an exciting time to be part of GEMS Wellington School (WSQ). WSQ is one of the leading British curriculum schools in Qatar and part of the premium GEMS Education Wellington brand. Due to continued growth, we are delighted to be looking for a dynamic, hard-working and talented individual to join our Secondary Humanities team as teacher of KS3, GCSE and A Level History.

This opportunity is ideally suited to someone with the skills, passion and creativity to contribute to an inclusive, high-performing Humanities department across the secondary school. Candidates should have a passion for their subject area, engage with current pedagogy and have a proven track record of outstanding practice. They must possess a commitment to helping all our students achieve their maximum potential in line with our commitment to evidence-based pedagogy and delivering a broad, challenging curriculum.

Skills

• Be a vocational and inspirational educator who supports an inclusive learning environment, with the ability to raise standards for all students
• Be knowledgeable of and confident in the use of proven, effective teaching and learning methodologies, yet with the ability to ‘think outside of the box’ and be open to new approaches
• Be fully committed to our Teach Like a GEM pedagogy and the notion that every student can achieve
• Have extremely high standards and expectations for all, and be able to work effectively under pressure with excellence as the primary goal
• Be aspirational for themselves and their own development and career progression
• Believe strongly in and fully support the wider extracurricular life of the school to develop fully rounded students
• Be an effective team player with the ability to maintain a sense of perspective and humour.

As a GEMS employee you can be guaranteed of an excellent, well‑resourced professional environment, including working alongside highly driven, committed colleagues and wonderfully polite and dedicated students. You will have access to significant further professional development opportunities not only at school level but also as part of the wider GEMS Wellington cluster and GEMS network.

The post is to commence in August 2026.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have experience of working in a British Curriculum School, an appropriate teaching degree and Qualified Teacher Status.

To apply for this position, please complete the online application, submitting your full CV along with a Letter of Application outlining why you believe you have the skills, experience and attributes for the role.

The deadline for applications is Thursday 8th January 2026.