Primary Teacher - British Curriculum

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 122,760 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised professional development

Collaborative teaching environment

Opportunities for career progression

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is seeking a Primary Teacher for the British Curriculum at GEMS Wellington International School in Dubai. Successful candidates will deliver well-planned lessons that engage students and foster their academic progress, creativity, and confidence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with PGCE or equivalent, and proven experience in primary education. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary between 11,000 and 18,000 AED per month, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching primary level students.
• Strong understanding of primary teaching methods, classroom practice, and student development.
• Proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to lesson delivery and student engagement.
• Reflective, solution-focused mindset with willingness to collaborate and share best practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary level students through well-planned, engaging, and developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Deliver learning experiences that support academic progress, curiosity, creativity, confidence, and social responsibility.
• Plan lessons aligned with curriculum expectations while adapting instruction to meet different learning needs.
• Use assessment, observation, feedback, and progress data to guide teaching and improve student outcomes.

Skills

Primary classroom teaching

British curriculum delivery

Lesson planning and assessment

Literacy and numeracy support

Inquiry-based learning

Student progress tracking

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Creative learning activities

Parent communication

Collaborative planning

Extra-curricular programme support

Safeguarding awareness

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Primary Teacher – British Curriculum role at GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai, UAE.

Full-time, salary 11,000–18,000 AED per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach primary level students through well-planned, engaging, and developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Deliver learning experiences that support academic progress, curiosity, creativity, confidence, and social responsibility.
• Plan lessons aligned with curriculum expectations while adapting instruction to meet different learning needs.
• Use assessment, observation, feedback, and progress data to guide teaching and improve student outcomes.
• Create a positive classroom culture where students feel safe, included, motivated, and ready to learn.
• Support literacy, numeracy, inquiry, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking across daily classroom practice.
• Work with colleagues to share outstanding teaching strategies, strengthen planning, and maintain high learning standards.
• Build strong relationships with parents, students, teachers, and school leaders to support achievement and wellbeing.
• Contribute to extra‑curricular activities, community events, enrichment opportunities, and wider school life.
• Role‑model the values of integrity, empathy, and fortitude in all professional interactions.
• Support the school's vision of authentic learning and social responsibility through classroom practice.
• Follow safeguarding requirements, GEMS policies, school procedures, and professional codes of conduct at all times.

Ideal Profile

• BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching primary level students.
• Strong understanding of primary teaching methods, classroom practice, and student development.
• Proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to lesson delivery and student engagement.
• Reflective, solution‑focused mindset with willingness to collaborate and share best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working closely with colleagues, students, parents, and school leadership.
• Ability to support inclusive learning and meet the needs of students with different abilities.
• Aspiration to work in a world‑class school with strong prospects for career development.
• Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, inclusion, and high professional standards.

Skills Set

• Primary classroom teaching
• British curriculum delivery
• Lesson planning and assessment
• Literacy and numeracy support
• Inquiry‑based learning
• Student progress tracking
• Differentiated instruction
• Classroom management
• Creative learning activities
• Parent communication
• Collaborative planning
• Extra‑curricular programme support
• Safeguarding awareness

Why Join Us

• Outstanding Dubai school with a long record of academic success and international recognition.
• Fully inclusive, high‑performing school community that values integrity, empathy, and fortitude.
• Personalised professional development connected to global educational research and best practice.
• Collaborate with experienced teachers and education networks that support innovation and classroom excellence.
• Build a long‑term teaching career within the GEMS school network, where many leaders are promoted from within.
• Contribute to a school culture focused on authentic learning, student confidence, social responsibility, and future‑ready education.

About GEMS Education

GEMS Education is a leading education group in Dubai with a strong network of schools across the UAE and internationally. GEMS Wellington International School supports academic excellence, safeguarding, inclusive learning, teacher development, and career progression within dynamic international school communities.

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