History Teacher - August 2026

GEMS Education; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international education provider in Sharjah is seeking a passionate History Teacher for August 2026. This role offers an excellent remuneration package, including a competitive tax-free salary, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to safeguarding students. Ideal candidates should have a B.Ed. and experience with the National Curriculum for England, along with a proven record of outstanding teaching. Join this dynamic team and make a significant impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Individual fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to home country

End of Service Gratuity

Access to discounts via loyalty app

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience teaching the National Curriculum.
• Commitment to child protection and welfare in education.

Responsibilities

• Teach History to a diverse student body in a British curriculum.
• Contribute to an enriching curriculum and teaching experience.
• Support students to achieve top performance in their learning.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Experience with the National Curriculum for England

Outstanding teaching and learning track record

Supportive mindset for student achievement

Experience with enriched curriculum programs

Education

B.Ed. or equivalent with PGCE/PGDE

Job description

Job Description

Due to the continued success of our GEMS Wesgreen International School, Sharjah, we are looking to recruit a History Teacher to start in August 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT to gain valuable international exposure, or for more experienced teachers to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world‑class International School.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgments in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and PGCE programmes to our teachers through the ESP Ltd. GEMS Wesgreen International School is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark.

Teaching at WG​P 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 BSO and enrolment to our NQT programme; while our more experienced teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities. WG​P teachers are at the forefront of opportunities for growth and development; with most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to have:

• A B.Ed., or degree, and PGCE/PGDE or equivalent with strong subject knowledge.
• At least 2 years' experience with the National Curriculum for England.
• Proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning.
• A mindset that believes all students can achieve top performance, with the drive to support them.
• Experience contributing to an enriched curriculum program.

Remuneration package

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a four day working week, competitive tax‑free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Wesgreen International School Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards 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.

Child protection and welfare

GEMS Wesgreen International School upholds the highest standards in child protection and wellbeing.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK‑enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre‑requisite for all appointments.