Primary Teacher August 2027

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis is seeking an outstanding Primary Teacher to begin in August 2027. You will deliver engaging lessons, foster world-class standards and support a diverse student body within a world-class school environment.

Join a team committed to excellence, with strong emphasis on evidence-based pedagogy, collaboration with colleagues and ongoing professional development. UK face-to-face interviews are planned for late October.

Qualifications

• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent.
• Proven experience of teaching within the Primary phase.
• Strong understanding of the Primary curriculum and effective age-appropriate pedagogy.
• Willingness to collaborate and share outstanding practice.
• Growth mindset and be reflective, resilient and solution-focused.
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues, students and parents.
• Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding learning and teaching.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of all learners within an inclusive environment.
• Aspire to work in a world-class school with genuine opportunities for professional and career development.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students.
• Adapt learning to meet the needs of all learners.
• Bring creativity and enjoyment into lessons.
• Use strong, evidence-based teaching pedagogy.

Skills

Collaborative

Growth mindset

Creative approach

Interpersonal skills

Resilient

Reflective

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding Primary Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis from August 2027.

Are you ready to make a profound impact on education?

Our Mission and Vision

Our mission is to develop students who are “World Class and World Ready.” We aim to prepare our students not only for the next stage of their education, but for life beyond the classroom, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and values necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our vision is to empower every student to pursue their own pathways and opportunities within our diverse environment.

Recognition and Accolades

We are proud to be recognised by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a school that upholds the highest standards of education. Among our many accolades, our Foundation Stage has earned an ‘Outstanding’ rating for over a decade, setting the tone for exceptional early education.

This excellence extends throughout our Primary School, which has also been rated ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas. As a High Performance Learning (HPL) School, we are proud to hold ‘World Class School’ status, where innovative teaching methods, personalised learning pathways and high expectations are at the heart of our practice.

Our Teaching DNA

• Building positive relationships with students
• Adapting learning to meet the needs of all learners
• Bringing creativity and enjoyment into lessons
• Using strong, evidence-based teaching pedagogy

Do these values align with your approach to teaching?

Join a Team Committed to Excellence

If you are an educator who thrives on working with extraordinary students and is fully invested in nurturing the next generation of leaders, thinkers and innovators, we invite you to join us at GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis.

UK FACE-TO-FACE INTERVIEWS – LATE OCTOBER

Members of our leadership team will be in the UK in late October to meet and interview shortlisted candidates in person.

Skills Description

• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience of teaching within the Primary phase
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Primary curriculum and effective age-appropriate pedagogy
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset and be reflective, resilient and solution-focused
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding learning and teaching
• Be committed to meeting the needs of all learners within an inclusive environment
• Aspire to work in a world-class school with genuine opportunities for professional and career development
• 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

We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement; therefore, early applications are recommended.

Join us in shaping the future of education. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and help them become truly world-class and world-ready individuals.

GEMS Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.