Islamic B Teacher - August 2026

GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL - DUBAI SOUTH; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End of Service Gratuity

Loyalty app access

Job summary

GEMS Founders School – Dubai South in Dubai South, UAE, is seeking an Islamic B Teacher for the 2026‑2027 academic year starting August 2026. The role offers a BS0 accreditation framework with NQT, QTS and iPGCE pathways.

The successful candidate will teach in a vibrant primary setting, engage in CPD, and contribute to our school community through extra‑curricular activities, with a competitive, tax‑free salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree major in Islamic education.
• Have proven experience of teaching in primary classes.
• Share exemplary teaching practices with colleagues.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach inside and outside the classroom.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with students, parents and colleagues.
• Proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching.
• Aspiration to grow in a world-class school and contribute to our community.
• Engage in extra-curricular programme and community events.

Responsibilities

• Teach Islamic education to primary students.
• Share exemplary teaching practices with the team.
• Contribute to extra-curricular and community activities.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues, students and parents.

Skills

BEd or Bachelors in Islamic education

Primary teaching experience

Exemplary teaching practices

Interpersonal skills

Creative and enthusiastic

Engage with extra-curricular programme

Education

BEd or Bachelor in Islamic education

Job description

Due to the continued success of our new school, GEMS Founders School – Dubai South, we are seeking to recruit an Islamic B Teacher available for next academic year August 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, 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 Grow, Flourish and Succeed in everything you do at GFD.

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:

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.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish, Discover
• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree major in Islamic education
• Have proven experience of teaching in primary classes
• 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.