Islamic A Teacher - August 2026

GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - MOTOR CITY; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Dubai is seeking a qualified Islamic A Teacher to start in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience in British or International School settings and a strong grasp of curriculum standards. This role offers a competitive tax-free salary, private medical insurance, and unique benefits like free schooling and annual airfares. Dubai offers a vibrant lifestyle and robust professional development opportunities for teachers committed to excellence in education.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to country of residence

End-of-service gratuity

GEMS rewards loyalty app benefits

Qualifications

• Experience within British or International School settings is preferred.
• Strong understanding of curriculum expectations and assessment practices.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive, and age-appropriate lessons.
• Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and professionalism.
• Contribute to whole school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Commitment to teaching and learning

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

We are looking to hire an outstanding Islamic A Teacher to join our team in August 2026.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programs and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we expand into more and more countries.

As well as being a great place to work, Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Dubai enjoy an exciting lifestyle, with opportunities for new and exciting leisure activities and travel across the region and further afield!

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax‑free salary, 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 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.

Key Requirements

• Experience within British or International School settings is preferred
• Strong understanding of curriculum expectations and assessment practices
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and whole school improvement
• Relevant teaching qualifications
• Proven experience in teaching Islamic studies to native Arabic speakers
• Strong subject knowledge aligned with UAE Ministry of Education requirements
• Ability to deliver engaging, inclusive, and age‑appropriate lessons
• Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding, professionalism, and collaborative practice.

Skills

• Skilled teacher with solid commitment to teaching and learning
• Strong subject knowledge in relevant area
• Excellent communication skills, able to build relationships with students and colleagues and contribute to wider school life.