Music Teacher - January 2027

GEMS Education; Abu Dhabi; 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 Founders School, Abu Dhabi, part of the GEMS Education network, invites applications for a Music Teacher starting January 2027. This role offers international exposure in a world-class international school in Masdar City.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Music or BEd with PGCE in Music, and has proven experience teaching in a secondary school. The school provides CPD, NQT pathways, and opportunities for career growth within the GEMS network.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelors degree in Music or BEd with PGCE in Music.
• Proven experience teaching in a secondary school.
• Creative and enthusiastic classroom approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and parents.
• Willing to contribute to extra-curricular activities and community events.
• Aspire to work in a world-class school with real career growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality music instruction to secondary students.
• Contribute to the school community through extra-curricular programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share exemplary teaching practices.

Skills

Experience teaching

Creative teaching

Interpersonal skills

Exemplary teaching

Career growth mindset

Extra-curricular engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music

BEd with PGCE in Music

Job description

Job Description:

Due to the continued growth of our GEMS Founders Masdar City, in Abu Dhabi we are looking to recruit an Music Teacher for January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT to gain valuable international exposure, or for more experienced teachers to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Abu Dhabi.

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, Abu Dhabi 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, Achieve and in everything you do at GFA.

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.

Skills Description

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish & Achieve
• Hold a Bachelors degree in Music or BEd with associated PGCE with Music
• Have proven experience of teaching in a secondary school.
• 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.

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.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

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.

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