Physics Teacher - August 2026

GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL- AL MIZHAR; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Dubai is seeking a qualified Physics Teacher to join their team in August 2026. The role offers a chance to teach at a world-class institution with opportunities for professional growth. Candidates should have a degree in Education and experience teaching Physics to GCSE level. An attractive salary package is included, along with benefits like accommodation and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to country of residence

End of Service Gratuity

Access to GEMS rewards app for discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Physics and active participation in school culture.
• Desire to contribute positively to extracurricular activities.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics to students at GCSE level.
• Engage in the school community and cultural events.
• Participate in continuous professional development programs.

Skills

Core values of Grow, Flourish and Mindfulness

BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent

Experience of teaching Physics to GCSE level

Exemplary teaching practices

Creative and enthusiastic approach

Excellent interpersonal skills

Outstanding learning & teaching

Aspiration to work in a world-class school

Engagement in extra-curricular programmes

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE / PGDE

Job description

Due to the continued success of our GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, we are looking to recruit a Physics Teacher for August 2026.

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 Dubai.

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 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 an ethos of Mindfulness in everything you do at GFM.

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

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish and Mindfulness
• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience of teaching Physics to GCSE level
• 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.