Psychology Teacher - August 2027

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Royal Dubai School is seeking an experienced Psychology teacher to deliver engaging lessons that foster curiosity and strong progress across the secondary phase.

The successful candidate will have a recognised teaching qualification and psychology degree, with a track record of high-quality classroom practice and effective behaviour management. You will contribute to ongoing professional learning and the broader school culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified teaching qualification in psychology or closely related subject.
• Experience teaching Psychology at secondary level.
• Proven record of securing strong student outcomes.
• Excellent classroom practice, behaviour management and communication skills.
• Ambition, adaptability and collaborative mindset to contribute to a growing secondary school.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Psychology lessons aligned with examination specifications to develop understanding, critical thinking and research skills.
• Set high expectations for achievement and behaviour in a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Use assessment to tailor teaching, provide feedback and implement timely interventions.
• Develop curriculum planning, resourcing, assessment and moderation for GCSE and post-16 pathways.
• Build strong relationships with students, colleagues and families and communicate progress.

Job description

Job Description:

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.

Candidates will be notified if they are shortlisted for interview.