Humanities Teacher - August 2026

GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - AL WAHA; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Dubai is seeking a Humanities Teacher for August 2026. This is a unique opportunity for ambitious teachers to gain valuable international exposure and advance their careers within a world-class environment. Successful candidates will embody key values including curiosity and creativity. The role offers a competitive tax-free salary, accommodation, free schooling, and medical insurance, among other benefits. Join a community dedicated to nurturing future leaders and enhancing educational experiences.

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 loyalty app for discounts

Qualifications

• Proven qualified experience of teaching Primary or GCSE & A-Levels.
• Ability to share exemplary teaching practices.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching.
• Aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for career enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Role model the core values of the school.
• Contribute positively to the school community through engagement in extracurricular activities.

Skills

Curiosity

Confidence

Creativity

Respect

Kindness

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Due to the continued success of our GEMS Metropole School Al Waha, we are looking to recruit a Humanities Teacher for August 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any ambitious teacher to gain valuable international exposure or take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Dubai.

GEMS Metropole School Al Waha, Dubai 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 be a valuable part of sustainable and inclusive community, nurturing future leaders. Our values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect and kindness form the foundations of our unique curriculum designed for the 21st century. The curriculum is complemented by outstanding facilities and resources that include a large forest with over 170 trees, a farm with animals and crops, a bio‑cube tropical eco‑system home to our resident poisonous dart frog, unique BTEC offerings including an electronic automotive engineering workshop, excellent performing art facilities and state‑of‑the‑art sporting facilities.

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. 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:

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 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.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect and kindness
• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Proven qualified experience of teaching Primary or GCSE & A-Levels
• 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.