Physics Teacher - August 2027

GEMS Royal Dubai School; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

GEMS Royal Dubai School in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a dynamic Physics teacher for August 2027. The role focuses on delivering high-quality physics lessons aligned with the NCfE, developing scientific enquiry and ensuring strong progress for every student.

You will contribute to curriculum planning across the growing secondary phase, foster a safe and inclusive learning environment, and engage in wider school life through enrichment and pastoral activities.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification and a Physics degree.
• Strong knowledge of the NCfE and experience teaching GCSE Physics.
• Proven track record of improving student outcomes.
• Excellent classroom practice and communication skills.
• Ambition, adaptability and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging physics lessons aligned with the NCfE.
• Set high expectations for achievement, behaviour and participation.
• Use assessment to adapt teaching and provide feedback.
• Contribute to Science curriculum planning and assessment.
• Build strong relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Contribute to wider school life through enrichment and events.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Assessment for learning

Collaborative mindset

Education

Physics degree

Teaching qualification

Job description

About the school

GEMS Royal Dubai School is a vibrant, premium British curriculum school, educating students from FS1 to Year 9, expanding to include Year 10 in September 2027, and with annual growth to Year 13. With a diverse student body of over 870 students from more than 48 nationalities, the school combines a strong sense of community with a commitment to the highest academic standards. As the school continues to grow, it is opening a new, purpose-built secondary campus designed to enrich the world-class education offered across two sites.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Physics teacher to join our exceptional team. The successful candidate will deliver consistently excellent physics teaching that inspires curiosity, develops scientific knowledge and enquiry skills, and secures strong progress for every student. The postholder will contribute to the development of physics across the growing secondary phase and uphold the values, standards and wider strategic vision of GEMS Royal Dubai School. The position commences August 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver consistently excellent, engaging physics lessons aligned with the NCfE, using strong subject knowledge and effective pedagogy to develop scientific understanding, practical skills, enquiry and problem-solving.
• Set high expectations for achievement, behaviour and participation, creating a safe, inclusive and purposeful learning environment in which every student can succeed.
• Use assessment effectively to adapt teaching, provide meaningful feedback, track progress and implement timely intervention.
• Contribute to Science curriculum planning, practical resourcing, assessment and moderation, and preparation for future GCSE Combined Science and Physics pathways as the secondary phase grows.
• Build strong relationships with students, colleagues and families, working collaboratively and communicating progress clearly.
• Contribute actively to the wider life and culture of the school through pastoral responsibilities, enrichment, extra-curricular activities and community events.
• Demonstrate a reflective, solution-focused High-Performance mindset and engage fully in professional learning, coaching, appraisal and quality assurance.
• Promote and safeguard students’ welfare and personal development, following all school policies, procedures and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• A recognised teaching qualification and degree in Physics or a closely related subject.
• Strong knowledge of the NCfE and experience of teaching GCSE / A level Physics.
• A proven record of securing strong student outcomes.
• Excellent classroom practice, behaviour management and communication skills.
• The ambition, adaptability and collaborative mindset required to contribute to a growing secondary school.