Primary Teacher - January 2027 Start

GEMS FIRSTPOINT SCHOOL - THE VILLA - DUBAI; Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS FirstPoint School - The Villa in Dubai seeks an outstanding Primary Teacher to join from January 2027. The school emphasises academic excellence, inclusion, and extensive co-curricular opportunities within a premium British curriculum setting.

There may be opportunities for middle leadership responsibilities, including Curriculum Leadership, Head of Year, ECA Coordination, or Head of Careers, offering an accelerated career path within a world‑leading international school organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with British curriculum experience.
• Ability to lead curriculum initiatives and coordinate enrichment.
• Willingness to undertake middle leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Join our thriving team from January 2027.
• There may be opportunities to undertake curriculum leadership and heads of year roles.
• Contribute to a broad and balanced curriculum and enrichment programme.

Skills

Curriculum Leadership

Head of Year

ECA Coordination

Head of Careers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job description

GEMS FirstPoint School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Primary Teacher to join our thriving team from January 2027.

For suitably qualified candidates, there may also be opportunities to undertake middle leadership responsibilities, including Curriculum Leadership, Head of Year, ECA Coordination, or Head of Careers, making this an exciting opportunity for ambitious educators looking to accelerate their careers within one of the world's leading international school organisations.

Opened in 2014, GEMS FirstPoint School is a premium British curriculum school located in the heart of The Villa community in Dubai. Home to around 2,000 students from Nursery to Year 13 and representing more than 100 nationalities, our school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, high academic standards, and strong sense of community.

Rated 'Very Good' by the KHDA and recognised as Outstanding by British Schools Overseas (BSO), FirstPoint combines academic excellence with exceptional pastoral care, ensuring every student is supported to thrive. Our broad and balanced curriculum, together with an extensive programme of enrichment and co-curricular opportunities, prepares students for success at GCSE, A Level, BTEC and beyond.

Our purpose-built campus features outstanding facilities, including specialist science laboratories, dedicated sports and performing arts centres, swimming pools, theatre, music, drama and dance studios, Design Technology workshops, computer suites and creative learning spaces. Teachers benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, creativity and continuous professional growth.

As a recognised centre for professional learning, FirstPoint proudly hosts National Professional Qualification (NPQ) programmes, with senior leaders delivering NPQSL and NPQH qualifications to educators across the region. Combined with the extensive career opportunities available across GEMS Education, this creates an exceptional environment for teachers to develop professionally and progress into leadership roles.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience No experience required

Degree 787