Primary Teacher - KS1 KS2

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 44,069 - 69,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling for children

Private medical insurance

Annual airfare support

End-of-service gratuity

Discounts via GEMS Rewards programme

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher for KS1 and KS2 in Dubai, providing high-quality education aligned with the National Curriculum for England. This role is ideal for early-career teachers or experienced educators looking to develop in a supportive British curriculum environment.

The position offers competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, free schooling for children, and rich professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 within the National Curriculum for England.
• Strong understanding of primary curriculum planning and child development.
• Ability to maintain high expectations for learning and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary students using the National Curriculum for England.
• Plan and deliver creative lessons that support progress in multiple subjects.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Primary teaching

Key Stage 1

Key Stage 2

National Curriculum for England

Classroom management

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor of Education in Primary Education

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Primary Teacher - KS1 KS2 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a primary‑secondary education opportunity to deliver high‑quality learning within the National Curriculum for England. The role is ideal for early‑career teachers seeking international experience or experienced primary educators ready to grow within a respected British curriculum school that values creativity, student progress, mindfulness, and meaningful classroom impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach primary students across Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 using the National Curriculum for England.
• Plan and deliver creative lessons that support progress in English, mathematics, science, humanities, and wider primary learning areas.
• Build a positive classroom culture where students feel safe, motivated, included, and ready to participate.
• Use effective assessment methods to track student progress, identify learning needs, and adapt teaching strategies.
• Differentiated learning activities to support varied abilities, learning styles, and individual student development.
• Promote strong literacy, numeracy, communication, collaboration, independence, and critical thinking skills.
• Encourage mindfulness, resilience, curiosity, kindness, and responsible behaviour within daily classroom routines.
• Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour, presentation, and student engagement.
• Work closely with colleagues to support curriculum planning, resource development, moderation, and year group consistency.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress, wellbeing, achievements, and areas for improvement.
• Contribute to extra‑curricular programmes, school events, community initiatives, assemblies, and enrichment activities.
• Support students during transitions, class routines, pastoral matters, and wider personal development.
• Take part in professional development opportunities and use reflective practice to improve classroom outcomes.
• Model the school values of Grow, Flourish, and Mindfulness through professional conduct and daily teaching practice.
• Follow safeguarding requirements and promote the welfare, protection, and wellbeing of all students.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor of Education in Primary Education is preferred.
• Relevant degree with PGCE, PGDE, or an equivalent teaching qualification is acceptable.
• Experience teaching Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 within the National Curriculum for England.
• Early‑career teachers with strong training, enthusiasm, and readiness for international teaching may be considered.
• Strong understanding of primary curriculum planning, assessment, differentiation, and child development.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver outstanding learning and teaching in a primary classroom.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to classroom practice and wider school life.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working closely with students, parents, colleagues, and school leaders.
• Strong classroom management skills with a warm, structured, and motivating teaching style.
• Passion for continuous improvement, professional learning, and student achievement.
• Ability to contribute positively to extra‑curricular activities, school culture, and community‑based events.
• Aspiration to build a long‑term teaching career within a world‑class school environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, student wellbeing, and professional school standards.
• UK‑enhanced DBS or equivalent police check will be required before appointment.

Skills Set

• Primary teaching
• Key Stage 1
• Key Stage 2
• National Curriculum for England
• Elementary classroom teaching
• Lesson planning
• Curriculum delivery
• Literacy development
• Numeracy development
• Science instruction
• Assessment design
• Learning data analysis
• Differentiated instruction
• Classroom management
• Student engagement
• Child development
• Parent communication
• Pastoral support
• Mindfulness in education
• Creative teaching
• Extra‑curricular support
• Community engagement
• Professional development
• NQT pathway awareness
• QTS pathway awareness
• iPGCE pathway awareness
• Safeguarding awareness

Benefits

Competitive tax‑free salary (USD 12,000 – 19,000 per month), fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for children, private medical insurance, annual airfare support, and end‑of‑service gratuity. Teachers also benefit from world‑class professional development, internal promotion routes, British Schools Overseas‑supported teacher training pathways, and the GEMS Rewards programme with savings across flights, hotels, restaurants, retail, and everyday lifestyle services in the UAE.