Primary Teacher - Temporary Maternity Cover - January 2026 Start

GEMS JUMEIRAH PRIMARY SCHOOL - DUBAI; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international primary school in Dubai seeks an outstanding Primary Teacher for a temporary Maternity Cover role starting January 2026. The role requires experience in teaching the British curriculum, with a strong background in critical thinking and collaboration within a high-performing team. Candidates must live in Dubai and possess their own visa. GEMS Education offers excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to CPD programmes

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant primary teaching qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching the National Curriculum of England.
• Track record of effective teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional primary education in line with the British curriculum.
• Nurture students' potential in various contexts.
• Contribute to a high-performing teaching team.

Skills

British curriculum experience

Exceptional subject knowledge

Team collaboration

Outstanding teaching record

Critical thinking development

Education

B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent in Primary teaching

Job description

At GEMS Jumeirah Primary School (JPS), we are a vibrant, forward-thinking international school that values innovation, inclusivity, and academic excellence. JPS follows the National Curriculum for England, providing a high-quality, well-rounded education that nurtures critical thinking, creativity, and curiosity in our students. We aim to develop confident, global-minded individuals ready for the challenges of their future.

We are looking for an 'Outstanding' Primary Teacher to join our established team at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, Dubai, for a temporary Maternity Cover role starting in January 2026.

At Jumeirah Primary School we aim to work together to create a nurturing environment that enables our children to discover their potential and possibilities. We want them to become fulfilled and rounded adults who will make a positive contribution to the world in which they are growing up. We allow our children the freedom to work in a variety of contexts and settings when meeting new challenges, allowing them the chance to discover and create. Gifts and talents are celebrated and fully explored.

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. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities around the world as we continue our expansion around the world.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

• Hold a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent in Primary teaching or similar
• Have experience of teaching British curriculum
• Exceptional subject knowledge
• Experience of working within a high performing teaching team
• A proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning
• At least 2 years of experience teaching the National Curriculum of England

• Must live in Dubai and have own visa

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.