Primary Teacher - October 2026 - Dubai South

GEMS Founders School - Dubai; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary (competitive tax-free)

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End of service gratuity

Job summary

GEMS Founders School Dubai South invites applications for a KS2 Primary Teacher to join in October 2026. The role offers a long-term teaching career with access to CPD programmes and opportunities for global progression within the GEMS network.

Successful candidates will embody the school’s Grow, Flourish, Discover You values, have a BEd or Bachelor’s degree, proven primary teaching experience and a collaborative, student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Proven experience of teaching in primary classes.
• Ability to share exemplary teaching practices.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach both inside and outside the classroom.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents.
• Aspiration to work in a world-class school with prospects for career enhancement
• Willingness to contribute positively to school community and culture through extracurricular events

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative approach

Enthusiastic

Collaboration with staff & parents

Child-focused teaching

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the school

GEMS Founders School Dubai South is a British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited school that has achieved Outstanding judgements in all standards. This accreditation enables the school to offer NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to its teachers. The school is committed to its vision of enabling every member of the community to Grow, Flourish, Discover "You".

The role

We are seeking a KS2 Primary Teacher to join GEMS Founders School Dubai South in October 2026. Teaching at GEMS is positioned as a long-term career with access to leading CPD programmes and opportunities for global progression within the GEMS network. Most school leaders are promoted from within the organisation.

Requirements

• Embody and role model the core values of Grow, Flourish, Discover "You"
• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Proven experience of teaching in primary classes
• Ability to share exemplary teaching practices
• Creative and enthusiastic approach both inside and outside the classroom
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Proven track record of providing outstanding learning and teaching
• Aspiration to work in a world-class school with prospects for career enhancement
• Willingness to contribute positively to school community and culture through active engagement in the extra-curricular programme and community events

Benefits & package

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Individual fully furnished accommodation
• Free schooling
• Private medical insurance
• Annual airfares to country of residence
• End of service gratuity
• Free access to the GEMS Rewards loyalty app offering significant discounts on flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets