Psychology Teacher - August 2027

GEMS ROYAL DUBAI SCHOOL - DUBAI; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Royal Dubai School in Dubai is seeking a dynamic psychology teacher to join our growing secondary faculty. You will deliver engaging psychology lessons to form a foundation for GCSE and post-16 pathways, and help establish a dedicated psychology department across two sites.

The successful candidate will have a recognised teaching qualification and a psychology degree, with secondary teaching experience and a track record of strong student outcomes.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification and degree in psychology or a closely related subject.
• Experience of teaching Psychology at secondary level and the ambition to grow a department.
• Proven record of securing strong student outcomes.
• Excellent classroom practice, behaviour management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver consistently excellent, engaging Psychology lessons aligned with the relevant examination specification.
• Set high expectations for achievement, behaviour and participation, creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Use assessment effectively to adapt teaching, provide feedback, track progress and intervene when needed.
• Develop psychology curriculum planning, resourcing, assessment and moderation for GCSE and post-16 pathways.
• Build strong relationships with students, colleagues and families, communicating progress clearly.
• Contribute to wider school life through pastoral duties, enrichment and community events.
• Engage in professional learning, coaching, and quality assurance.
• Promote safeguarding and student welfare following school policies.

Skills

Strong classroom practice

Communication skills

Collaborative

Growth mindset

Education

Teaching qualification

Degree in psychology

Job description

GEMS Royal Dubai School is a vibrant, premium British curriculum school, educating students from FS1 to Year 9, expanding to include Year 10 in September 2027, and annual growth to Year 13. With a diverse student body of over 870 students from more than 48 nationalities, our school combines a strong sense of community with a commitment to the highest academic standards. As we continue to grow, we are thrilled to announce the opening of our new, purpose-built secondary campus - a state-of-the-art facility designed to further enrich the world-class education we offer across two sites.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate psychology teacher to join our exceptional team. If you are ambitious, excited about establishing a department, and want to become part of our high performing team, this is an opportunity for you to make a difference as you drive the #RoyalStandard.

Job Purpose:

To deliver consistently excellent psychology teaching that inspires curiosity, develops students’ understanding of human behaviour and psychological theory, and secures strong progress for every student. The postholder will be strategic to the development of psychology across the growing secondary phase and uphold the values, standards and wider vision of GEMS Royal Dubai School.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Plan and deliver consistently excellent, engaging Psychology lessons aligned with the relevant examination specification, using strong subject knowledge and effective pedagogy to develop conceptual understanding, critical thinking, research skills and the evaluation of psychological evidence.
• Set high expectations for achievement, behaviour and participation, creating a safe, inclusive and purposeful learning environment in which every student can succeed.
• Use assessment effectively to adapt teaching, provide meaningful feedback, track progress and implement timely intervention.
• Develop psychology curriculum planning, resourcing, assessment and moderation, and preparation for future GCSE and post-16 Psychology pathways as the secondary phase grows.
• Build strong relationships with students, colleagues and families, working collaboratively and communicating progress clearly.
• Contribute actively to the wider life and culture of the school through pastoral responsibilities, enrichment, extra-curricular activities and community events.
• Demonstrate a reflective, solution-focused High-Performance mindset and engage fully in professional learning, coaching, appraisal and quality assurance.
• Promote and safeguard students’ welfare and personal development, following all school policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role, as directed by the principal.

The successful candidate will have:

• A recognised teaching qualification and degree in psychology or a closely related subject.
• Experience of teaching Psychology at secondary level and the ambition to grow a department.
• A proven record of securing strong student outcomes
• Excellent classroom practice, behaviour management and communication skills.
• The ambition, adaptability and collaborative mindset required to contribute to a growing secondary school.