Primary KS2 Teachers - August 2026

GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - MOTOR CITY; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Dubai is seeking an exceptional Primary KS2 Teacher to join the team in August 2026. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Primary Education or a relevant qualification and have proven experience in teaching Key Stage 2 within the National Curriculum for England. This position comes with a highly competitive, tax-free salary, accommodation, and other benefits, all while living in a vibrant cosmopolitan city with year-round sunshine.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling for children

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to home country

End of service gratuity

Complimentary access to GEMS Rewards

Qualifications

• Strong interest in leadership and sustainability within education.
• Proven experience with the National Curriculum for England.

Skills

Experience teaching Key Stage 2

Strong interest in career development

Creative and enthusiastic approach

Excellent IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Primary Education or relevant degree with PGCE or PGDE

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Primary KS2 Teachers to join our team in August 2026.

Join us at GEMS Metropole School, Motor City, where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our innovative and eco-conscious campus in Dubai provides the perfect environment for passionate educators to inspire students while promoting sustainable values in their teaching.

At GEMS, teaching is more than a job; it is a long-term career. Our teachers benefit from free access to world-class professional development programmes and are supported to grow within the GEMS global network. With most of our school leaders promoted from within, GEMS educators enjoy excellent opportunities for international career progression as our organisation continues to expand.

Dubai offers an outstanding lifestyle and is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers here enjoy an exciting balance of work and leisure, with endless opportunities for travel and adventure across the Middle East and beyond.

What We Offer

All positions come with a highly competitive package including:

• A tax-free salary
• Individual fully furnished accommodation
• Free schooling for children
• Private medical insurance
• Annual airfares to the home country
• End of service gratuity

GEMS teachers also enjoy complimentary access to the GEMS Rewards programme, which provides thousands of discounts and two-for-one offers on flights, hotels, dining, and retail. This helps make your salary go further and allows you to make the most of your experience living and working in the UAE.

We will be conducting in-person interviews in the United Kingdom in December 2025, with sessions taking place in Glasgow, Manchester, and London. We look forward to meeting passionate teachers who are ready to embark on an exciting new chapter in Dubai.

Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor of Primary Education or a relevant degree with PGCE or PGDE (or an equivalent teaching qualification)
• Proven experience teaching Key Stage 2 in the National Curriculum for England
• A strong interest in career development, leadership, and sustainability
• A creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning
• Excellent IT and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students and parents