Media Teacher - January

GEMS Education; United Arab Emirates; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End of Service Gratuity

Job summary

GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis is seeking an outstanding Media Teacher to join our team from January 2027. The role is at GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis, a high-performing, inclusive school with a strong wellbeing focus.

Successful candidates will have a BEd or Bachelors with PGCE/PGDE, and proven experience teaching Media to KS4/KS5. They should be collaborative, have a growth mindset, be creative, and possess excellent interpersonal skills to engage with students, parents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent.
• Have proven experience of teaching Media to KS4/KS5 or equivalent.
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice.
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective, and solution focused.
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent.
• Have proven experience of teaching Media to KS4/KS5 or equivalent.
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice.
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective, and solution focused.
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching.
• 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.

Skills

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Teaching excellence

Education

BEd or Bachelors with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding Media Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis from January 2027.

Are you ready to make a profound impact on education

At GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis (WSO), we are not just a school; we are a thriving community that lives and breathes our core values every day. We are Unified, Aspirational, and uphold the highest standards of Integrity. We are looking for Secondary educators who embody these values to join our dynamic team. We are a fully inclusive, high-performing school that places a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of both staff and students. Our success is reflected in our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks, and we take great pride in our achievements.

Our Mission and Vision

Our mission is to develop students who are World Class and World Ready. We aim to prepare our students not only for exams but for life beyond the classroom, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our vision is to empower every student to pursue their own pathways and opportunities within our diverse environment.

Do you align with this philosophy, and can you contribute to our ongoing educational mission

Recognition and Accolades

We are proud to be recognised by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a school that upholds the highest standards of education. Among our many accolades, our Foundation Stage has earned an Outstanding rating for over a decade, setting the tone for exceptional early education. This excellence extends throughout our Primary School, which has also been rated Outstanding by British Schools Overseas. As a High Performance Learning (HPL) School, we are thrilled to hold the status of a World Class School, where innovative teaching methods and personalised learning pathways are the norm.

Do you have the experience and enthusiasm to help drive WSO's continued success

Our Teaching DNA

At GEMS WSO, our teaching philosophy is built on the core principles we believe are essential for educators working with our wonderful students. These principles form the foundation of everything we do in the classroom:

• Building positive relationships with students
• Adapting learning to meet the needs of all learners
• Bringing creativity and fun into lessons
• Strong, evidence-based teaching pedagogy

Do these values align with your approach to teaching

Join a Team Committed to Excellence

If you are an educator who thrives on working with extraordinary students and is fully invested in nurturing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators, we invite you to join us at GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis.

Skills Description

Successful candidates will need to:

• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience of teaching Media to KS4/KS5 or equivalent
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective, and solution focused
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
• 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.

We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement, therefore early applications are recommended.

Join us in shaping the future of education. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and help them become truly world-class and world-ready individuals.

About Your Benefits

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 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.

About GEMS

Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.

GEMS Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.