Primary Teacher - October 2026

GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL - DUBAI SOUTH; Dubai; On-site; AED 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End of Service Gratuity

GEMS rewards app access

Job summary

GEMS Founders School Dubai South is seeking a Key Stage 2 Primary Teacher to join in October 2026. The school offers a world-class international setting with BSO accreditation and access to NQT, QTS and iPGCE pathways through the TES Institute.

Outstanding CPD access and a commitment to growth mean teachers can develop within a global network. Perks include tax-free salary, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares and end-of-service gratuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered learning.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess student progress, providing timely intervention as needed.
• Collaborate with heads of departments to ensure a cohesive educational experience.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for all students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative teaching approach

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Due to the continued success of GEMS Founders School Dubai South, we are looking to recruit a Key Stage 2 Primary Teacher to join us in October 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for more experienced teachers to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Dubai.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgments in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School - Dubai South is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to Grow, Flourish, Discover "You" in everything you do at GFD.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess student progress, providing timely intervention and support as needed.
• Collaborate with other department heads and school leadership to promote a cohesive educational experience.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax-free salary, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

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

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish, Discover "You"
• Bachelor's degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• A creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching
• Have aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events.