Primary Teacher

GEMS Education; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international education provider is looking for a Primary Teacher for GEMS Wesgreen International School in Sharjah, starting January 2026. This position is ideal for ECTs to gain international experience or for seasoned teachers seeking career advancement in a globally recognized institution. The role offers excellent remuneration including a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, and numerous benefits aimed at enhancing your lifestyle in the UAE.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End-of-service gratuity

Access to GEMS Rewards loyalty app

Qualifications

• Teachers must have a Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent qualifications.
• Candidates should have at least 2 years of teaching experience with the National Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary age students according to planned curricula.
• Support student achievements and design an enriched curriculum.

Skills

B.Ed. or degree and PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

At least 2 years' experience with the National Curriculum for England

Proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning

Mindset believing all students can achieve top performance

Experience contributing to an enriched curriculum programme

Education

B.Ed. or degree and PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Due to the continued success of our GEMS Wesgreen International School, Sharjah, we are looking to recruit a Primary Teacher to start in January 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT to gain valuable international exposure, or for more experienced teachers to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world‑class international school.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited, having received Outstanding judgments in all standards, which allows us to offer the NQT, QTS and PGCE programmes to our teachers through ESP Ltd. GEMS Wesgreen International School is truly unique, and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark.

Teaching at WGP is not just a job – it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. Graduate teachers benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment in our NQT programme, while more experienced teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities. WGP teachers are at the forefront of opportunities for growth and development, with most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools.

Skills

• A B.Ed., or degree, and PGCE/PGDE or equivalent with strong subject knowledge.
• At least 2 years’ experience with the National Curriculum for England.
• Proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning.
• A mindset that believes all students can achieve top performance, with the drive to support them.
• Experience contributing to an enriched curriculum programme.

Remuneration and Benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a four‑day working week, competitive tax‑free salary, fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to the country of residence and end‑of‑service gratuity.

Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS Rewards, 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 and restaurants to retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

Child Protection and Safeguarding

GEMS Wesgreen International School upholds the highest standards in child protection and wellbeing.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK‑enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre‑requisite for all appointments.