Psychology Teacher - August 2026

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

Job summary

A leading British school in Dubai is seeking a dedicated Psychology Teacher for the upcoming academic year starting August 2026. This role offers an excellent tax-free salary, private medical insurance, and career growth opportunities. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and proven teaching experience. Join a vibrant community and make a positive impact while enjoying a range of benefits, including free schooling and exclusive discounts through GEMS rewards.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to country of residence

End of Service Gratuity

Access to GEMS rewards loyalty app

Responsibilities

• Teach psychology to primary classes and engage students in the subject.
• Model core values and contribute positively to the school culture.
• Participate in community-based events and extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Core values embodiment

BEd or Bachelor's in Psychology

Teaching experience in primary

Exemplary teaching practices

Creative and enthusiastic approach

Interpersonal skills

Outstanding learning & teaching track record

Aspiration to enhance career

Engagement in extra-curricular programmes

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree in Psychology or equivalent

Job description

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

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements 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.

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, Discover "You"
• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree major in Psychology or equivalent or PGCE with QTS (Psychology)
• Have proven experience of teaching in primary classes
• 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.