Primary STEM Teacher - Immediate Start

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Free schooling for 1 child

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End-of-Service Gratuity

GEMS Rewards app access

Job summary

GEMS International School, Dubai Hills (GIS) seeks an experienced Primary STEM Teacher to deliver inquiry-based lessons within an IB World School. The role requires a degree in education and 3+ years of STEM teaching in an IB environment, with immediate start preferred.

We offer a competitive tax-free salary, fully furnished accommodation for staff, free schooling for 1 child, private medical insurance, annual airfares to your country of residence, and end-of-service gratuity.

Qualifications

• A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years solid experience teaching Primary STEM, ideally within an IB Curriculum School.
• Experience teaching PYP is preferred but not essential.
• Passion for inspiring young learners through innovative and inquiry-based teaching.
• Availability to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inquiry-based STEM lessons aligning with IB/PYP.
• Create an inclusive, supportive classroom environment and nurture diverse learners.
• Differentiate teaching strategies for EAL, gifted, and students needing extra support.
• Integrate technology and innovative approaches to enhance learning and engagement.
• Assess and communicate student progress using data to tailor support.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design IB-aligned curriculum plans and assessments.
• Contribute to school life through co-curricular activities and community initiatives.

Skills

Inquiry-based teaching

Student engagement

Differentiation

Education

B.Ed / PGCE / PGDE or equivalent

3+ years Primary STEM IB experience

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

At GEMS International School, Dubai Hills (GIS), we empower students to become confident, curious, and compassionate global citizens. As a fully authorised IB World School, we offer the complete IB continuum — fostering a culture of innovation, academic excellence, and international-mindedness.

Our educators are part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Together, we inspire students to lead with purpose and make a positive impact on the world.

We at GEMS International School, Dubai Hills are now welcoming applications from experienced Primary STEM Teachers, with an opportunity available for an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
• Create a supportive, inclusive classroom environment that nurtures individual strengths and learning styles.
• Differentiate teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including EAL, gifted, and students requiring additional support.
• Integrate technology and innovative approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Assess, record, and communicate student progress effectively, using data to inform teaching and personalised support.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design and refine IB-aligned curriculum plans, resources, and assessments.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through co-curricular activities, events, and community initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with parents and the wider school community to support student growth and wellbeing.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and reflection to continuously enhance teaching practice.
• Uphold the GEMS values and the IB Learner Profile in all aspects of school life.

Skills Description

The ideal candidate will have:

• A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of solid and demonstrable experience teaching Primary STEM, ideally within an IB Curriculum School (preferred but not essential).
• Experience teaching PYP is preferred but not essential.
• A passion for inspiring young learners through innovative and inquiry based teaching.
• The vision, energy, commitment, and educational philosophy to contribute to the continued success of a leading flagship GEMS school with an international student body.
• A desire to grow professionally and work within a collaborative, forward-thinking community.
• Available to start immediately

What we offer:

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package, including competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for 1 child, 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.

Next steps:

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to interview. Interviews will take place, both in person and online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Join us in shaping the future of education at GEMS International School. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and empower them to become world-class and world-ready individuals.

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