Secondary Physics Teacher - IB Curriculum
Gems Education UAE
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Job summary
GEMS International School - Dubai Hills in Dubai, United Arab Emirates seeks a Secondary Physics Teacher for the IB curriculum to start in August 2027. The role emphasizes inquiry-led learning, scientific reasoning, and strong academic performance across Secondary and IB pathways.
You will connect physics concepts to aeronautics, aviation and space, delivering engaging lessons and guiding students through IB MYP and Diploma requirements with a robust assessment approach.
Qualifications
- Qualified to teach Secondary Physics in IB programmes.
- Minimum 3 years of Secondary Physics teaching experience.
- Experience with IB MYP and/or IB Diploma is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Deliver challenging Secondary Physics lessons within IB framework.
- Use inquiry-based teaching to develop evidence-based conclusions.
- Build understanding across mechanics, energy, waves, EM, and thermal physics.
- Connect theory with practical experiments and real-world applications.
- Develop students' mathematical reasoning for physics problems.
- Differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
- Prepare structured sequences to develop conceptual understanding.
- Utilize lab activities, simulations, and digital resources.
- Maintain rigorous laboratory safety procedures.
- Assess understanding through formative and summative methods.
- Analyse achievement data to identify gaps and extensions.
- Provide precise feedback on calculations and explanations.
- Support students preparing for IB MYP, Diploma, or other pathways.
- Encourage independent investigation and intellectual curiosity.
- Collaborate on curriculum design and assessment standardisation.
- Engage in professional learning and share instructional practices.
- Foster inclusive, productive classroom relationships.
- Communicate progress with parents and carers.
- Participate in enrichment and co-curricular science initiatives.
- Explore connections between Physics, aeronautics, aviation, and space.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Snapshot Role: Secondary Physics Teacher - IB Curriculum Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Experience: Minimum 3 years teaching Secondary Physics Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Secondary Physics Teacher - IB Curriculum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity at GEMS International School - Dubai Hills for an August 2027 start. The school is hiring an accomplished Physics educator to deliver inquiry-led and concept-driven learning, develop students ' scientific reasoning and experimental skills, and support strong academic performance across Secondary and IB pathways. Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Salary: 14000-20000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Role Context The Secondary Physics Teacher will turn complex scientific principles into meaningful investigations that help students understand how physical systems operate, interact and can be modelled. Teaching will combine theoretical knowledge, mathematical reasoning, experimentation and real-world applications, enabling learners to develop the depth of understanding required for advanced study. Within GEMS International School - Dubai Hills, Physics has particular relevance to the school 's role as the GEMS Centre of Excellence for Aeronautics, Aviation and Space. This environment provides a strong foundation for connecting classroom concepts with engineering, flight, energy, mechanics, space science and other future-facing applications while maintaining the academic rigour expected within the International Baccalaureate continuum.
- Deliver challenging and engaging Secondary Physics lessons within the school 's international curriculum framework.
- Use inquiry-based teaching to encourage students to investigate physical phenomena and develop evidence-based conclusions.
- Build secure understanding across mechanics, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, thermal physics and other relevant curriculum areas.
- Connect theoretical principles with practical experiments and authentic scientific applications.
- Develop students ' mathematical reasoning and ability to solve quantitative Physics problems accurately.
- Guide learners in designing investigations, collecting reliable data and evaluating experimental evidence.
- Differentiate instruction so students at different attainment levels receive suitable support and challenge.
- Prepare structured learning sequences that develop increasingly sophisticated conceptual understanding.
- Use demonstrations, laboratory investigations, simulations and appropriate digital resources to strengthen learning.
- Maintain rigorous laboratory safety procedures during practical activities.
- Assess student understanding regularly through formative and summative methods.
- Analyse achievement data to identify misconceptions, learning gaps and opportunities for extension.
- Provide precise feedback on calculations, scientific explanations, practical work and written responses.
- Support students preparing for IB MYP, IB Diploma Programme or other applicable Secondary assessment pathways.
- Encourage independent investigation, critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.
- Collaborate with science colleagues on curriculum design, assessment standardisation and departmental priorities.
- Share effective instructional practices and contribute to collaborative professional learning.
- Build constructive relationships with students and maintain an inclusive, purposeful classroom environment.
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding academic progress and development.
- Participate in science enrichment, interdisciplinary projects and co‑curricular programmes.
- Explore meaningful connections between Physics and aeronautics, aviation, space and emerging technologies.
- Uphold the values of GEMS Education and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
- Recognised degree-level teaching qualification such as B.Ed, PGCE, State Teaching License or equivalent.
- Academic specialism in Physics or an appropriate closely related discipline.
- Minimum three years of successful Secondary Physics teaching experience.
- IB MYP and/or IB Diploma Programme teaching experience is highly desirable.
- A-Level Physics experience is preferred for candidates transitioning from a British curriculum background.
- Excellent command of Secondary Physics subject content.
- Strong practical laboratory and scientific investigation skills.
- Ability to teach quantitative concepts and mathematical applications confidently.
- Experience delivering inquiry-led and concept-driven learning.
- Strong understanding of assessment and student progress monitoring.
- Ability to differentiate effectively for diverse learners.
- Confident classroom management and organisational capability.
- Strong communication and collaborative working skills.
- Enthusiasm for connecting Physics with technology, engineering and real-world scientific challenges.
- Commitment to developing confident, analytical and globally minded learners.
- Willingness to participate actively in enrichment and wider school initiatives.
- Secondary Physics
- IB Physics
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma Programme
- A-Level Physics
- Mechanics
- Electricity and magnetism
- Waves and oscillations
- Thermal physics
- Energy
- Experimental physics
- Laboratory investigations
- Scientific method
- Experimental design
- Data analysis
- Quantitative problem solving
- Mathematical modelling
- Inquiry-based learning
- Concept-driven learning
- Physics curriculum planning
- Laboratory safety
- Scientific reasoning
- Formative assessment
- Summative assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Student progress monitoring
- Examination preparation
- Aeronautics applications
- Aviation science
- Space science
GEMS International School - Dubai Hills provides Physics teachers with a distinctive environment where rigorous IB science education can connect naturally with aeronautics, aviation and space. Its designation as the GEMS Centre of Excellence in these fields creates valuable opportunities to place mechanics, forces, energy and other Physics concepts within relevant technological and engineering contexts. The package includes a competitive tax‑free salary, individual furnished accommodation, annual return flights, private medical insurance, tuition fee support for up to one child, visa sponsorship, relocation allowance, end‑of‑service gratuity and GEMS Rewards. Recruitment is underway early for anticipated August 2027 appointments, with in‑person interviews planned in London in November 2026.
GEMS Education operates GEMS International School - Dubai Hills as an IB World School delivering the full International Baccalaureate continuum. The Dubai Hills campus combines inquiry‑led education, international‑mindedness and strong university preparation with specialist development in aeronautics, aviation and space, creating a future‑focused environment for science education.
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