Psychology Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading private school in Dubai is seeking an experienced Psychology Teacher for the academic year starting August 2026. The position offers a competitive tax-free salary, free schooling, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should possess a BEd or Bachelor's degree in Psychology or equivalent and have teaching experience across all levels. The role emphasizes core values of growth, enthusiasm, and community engagement in extra-curricular activities.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End-of-service gratuity

Access to GEMS rewards app

Skills

Embody and role model core values

BEd or Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Experience of teaching across all levels

Ability to share exemplary teaching practices

Creative and enthusiastic approach

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proven track record of outstanding learning & teaching

Aspiration to work in a world-class school

Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular and community events

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree in Psychology

PGCE with QTS (Psychology)

Job description

Due to the continued success and growth of GEMS Founders School – Dubai, we are seeking to recruit a Psychology Teacher available for the next academic year August 2026.

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 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 and Succeed.

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.

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

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish and Succeed.
• Hold a BEd or Bachelor's degree major in Psychology or equivalent or PGCE with QTS (Psychology).
• Have proven experience of teaching across all levels.
• Have the ability to share exemplary teaching practices.
• 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.