Primary Teacher - January 2027 - Dubai South

GEMS Founders School - Dubai; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa and residency

Accommodation provided

Private medical healthcare

Annual airfare to home country ofresid

Free schooling for dependents

End of service gratuity

Job summary

GEMS Founders School – Dubai South is seeking Primary Teachers for a January 2027 start. You will deliver engaging lessons within a nurturing environment following the UK National Curriculum, helping students develop confidence and resilience across key stages.

Newly qualified teachers are encouraged to apply. The school offers a tax-free, competitive package with visa, housing, and full benefits to support educators joining this growing GEMS Founders community.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a primary school with the National Curriculum for England.
• Strong knowledge of teaching, assessment and differentiation strategies to support student progress.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, engaging and challenging learning environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with colleagues, students and the school community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging primary lessons aligned to the UK National Curriculum.
• Foster student confidence, independence and resilience through ongoing assessment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to shape curriculum and school culture.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

PGCE

QTS

Job description

About the school

GEMS Founders School – Dubai South is one of the newest additions to the successful GEMS Founders family of schools. We opened our doors in 2024 as a British curriculum school delivering the National Curriculum for England. We are an all-through school offering education from Foundation Stage through Key Stage 4 and are growing year-on-year towards becoming a full FS1–Year 13 school.

As a growing school community, this is an exciting opportunity for teachers to join at an early stage and play a key role in shaping the culture, curriculum and future success of the school. The school is BSO accredited and follows a vision centred on sustainability, innovation and student wellbeing, helping every student “Grow, Flourish, Discover You.” The modern, purpose-built campus features outstanding facilities and maintains a distinctive focus on aviation, aerospace, logistics and enterprise.

The role

We are recruiting Primary Teachers for a January 2027 start. Our Primary School provides a nurturing and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to explore, question and develop confidence as learners. Students experience a stimulating UK curriculum that promotes academic achievement alongside creativity, independence and resilience. Through engaging lessons, collaborative projects and meaningful real-world experiences, children develop a genuine enthusiasm for learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed) or a relevant Bachelor’s degree with a recognised Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Newly qualified teachers and ECTs are encouraged to apply.
• Experience teaching within a primary school setting, following the National Curriculum for England.
• Strong knowledge of effective teaching, assessment and differentiation strategies to support student progress.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, engaging and challenging learning environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organisational skills, with a positive approach to working with colleagues, students and the wider school community.

Benefits & package

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Visa and residency.
• Individual, fully furnished accommodation.
• Private medical healthcare.
• Annual airfare to home country of residence.
• Free schooling for dependents.
• End of service gratuity.
• Access to dedicated ECT programmes and mentorship for newly qualified teachers.
• Professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Free access to the GEMS Rewards loyalty app with discounts across flights, hotels, restaurants and retail.