Media Studies Teacher - Aug 2026

GEMS WELLINGTON SCHOOL - QATAR; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British curriculum school in Dubai seeks a dynamic educator for Media Studies at the secondary level. The successful candidate will inspire students, raise academic standards, and support an inclusive learning environment. Applicants should have teaching qualifications and experience in British education while demonstrating a commitment to professional development. The role offers a collaborative working environment with advanced resources and significant growth opportunities, starting in August 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Collaborative faculty team

Qualifications

• Experience in a British curriculum school preferred.
• Passion for subject and teaching.
• Strong commitment to student development.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE and BTEC Level 3 Media Studies.
• Support an inclusive learning environment.
• Develop professional skills and support extracurricular activities.

Skills

Vocational education skills

Knowledge of effective teaching methodologies

Commitment to pedagogy

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Extracurricular support

Education

Teaching degree

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

This is an exciting time to be part of GEMS Wellington School – Qatar (WSQ). Due to the continued growth, success and ambitious nature of the school, we are delighted to be looking for an inspirational, hard‑working and talented individual to join our Secondary team.

This opportunity is ideally suited to someone with the skills, passion and creativity to contribute to an inclusive, high‑performing faculty across the secondary school. Candidates should have a passion for their subject and a proven track record of outstanding practice. They must possess a commitment to helping our students achieve their maximum potential and will be required to teach GCSE and BTEC Level 3 Media Studies.

WSQ is a leading British curriculum school in Qatar and part of the Premium GEMS Wellington brand. We firmly believe that every child can achieve outstanding outcomes, reinforced by our commitment to evidence‑based pedagogy and delivering a broad, challenging curriculum. As a community, we have very high expectations for all and strive for excellence in all we do.

Skills

The successful candidate will:

• 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.