Physics Teacher

GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL – MASDAR CITY; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Abu Dhabi is seeking a dedicated Physics Teacher for the upcoming academic year. This role offers a competitive tax-free salary and excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and free schooling. Applicants should hold a BEd or Bachelor's degree in Science/Physics or equivalent and be enthusiastic about providing exemplary teaching practices. The ideal candidate will contribute positively to the school's community through engaging in extracurricular activities and fostering a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Free private medical insurance

Annual airfares to country of residence

End of Service Gratuity

Access to GEMS rewards app

Qualifications

• Hold a BEd or Bachelor's degree majoring in Science/Physics or equivalent.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach both inside and outside the classroom.
• Proven track record of providing outstanding learning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Role modeling core values of Grow, Flourish, Discover, Achieve.
• Sharing exemplary teaching practices with colleagues.
• Engaging in extra-curricular programs and community-based events.

Skills

Exemplary teaching practices

Creative and enthusiastic approach

Excellent interpersonal skills

Outstanding learning & teaching

Positive contribution to school

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree major in Science/Physics or equivalent

PGCE with QTS

Job description

Overview

Due to the continued success of our new school, GEMS Founders School, Masdar City, we are seeking to recruit a Physics Teacher available for next academic year August 2026.

About the school

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, Masdar City 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, Achieve in everything you do at GFA.

Career development

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.

Remuneration and benefits

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 / Qualifications

Skills

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish, Discover Achieve
• Hold a BEd or Bachelor's degree major in Science/ Physics or equivalent or PGCE with QTS
• 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