Prep Class Teacher: Innovative, Tech-Driven (Yr 5–8)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End of service gratuity

Job summary

GEMS Education's School of Research and Innovation seeks a Prep Class Teacher to deliver a British Curriculum-aligned program for Years 5–8 in the UAE. You will foster literacy, numeracy, creativity, and independent learning through inquiry-based and collaborative teaching, while prioritising safeguarding and positive classroom culture.

You will collaborate with colleagues, parents and the broader school community, contribute to extra-curricular activities, and support personalised learning

Qualifications

• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent.
• Masters or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Have proven experience of teaching Prep (Year 5 - 8).
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice.
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective and solution focussed.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a dynamic and engaging curriculum aligned with the British Curriculum for Years 5–8, fostering excellence in student well-being, academic progress, and personal development.
• Create an inclusive, stimulating, and challenging learning environment that promotes literacy, numeracy, creativity, critical thinking, and independent learning through inquiry-based and collaborative teaching approaches.
• Support each student’s development while building strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Prioritise safeguarding, pastoral care, and a positive classroom culture to prepare students for the next stage of education.

Skills

Teaching prep (Year 5-8)

Collaborative mindset

Growth mindset

Creative teaching

Interpersonal skills

Proven track record in learning &

Contribute to school culture

Education

BEd or Bachelor's with PGCE/PGDE

Masters or equivalent desirable

Job description

GEMS Education's School of Research and Innovation seeks a Prep Class Teacher to deliver a British Curriculum-aligned program for Years 5–8 in the UAE. You will foster literacy, numeracy, creativity, and independent learning through inquiry-based and collaborative teaching, while prioritising safeguarding and positive classroom culture.

You will collaborate with colleagues, parents and the broader school community, contribute to extra-curricular activities, and support personalised learning