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Careers at GEMS
At GEMS, our commitment to providing a holistic and enriching educational experience is powered by the passion and dedication of our faculty and staff. As we embark on a journey to shape the future leaders of tomorrow, we are on the lookout for individuals who share our vision and embrace our values. Explore our current job openings and find your place in a team that values innovation, embraces diversity, and celebrates the transformative power of education.
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At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all of our students are beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience. We are seeking exceptional Mathematics teaching specialists who are willing to uphold our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established team for September 2024.
We are a fully inclusive, high performing school, with a long history of success. This is evidenced through our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks. Some specific examples include:
- Rated as ‘Outstanding’ for 14 consecutive years by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB),
- Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas
- Holder of the coveted COBIS Patrons accreditation, with beacon status for Leadership.
- Recognition as a High Performance Learning (HPL) ‘World class School’
Our personalised and bespoke professional development program affirms our commitment to our stakeholders is not just to maintain high educational standards but to position our teachers at the cutting edge of global educational best practices and research. The dynamic world of education requires dynamic educators, and with us, you are empowered to be just that. Dive into a sea of resources, insights, and partnerships with some of the most revered institutions and networks worldwide. Our collaboration with esteemed organizations such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), High Performance Learning (HPL), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and our Inquiry Driven Innovation partnership with Harvard Project Zero ensures that every teacher is equipped with world-class knowledge and pedagogy. At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all of our students are beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience. We are seeking an exceptional Head of Design & Technology who is willing to uphold our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established team for September 2024.
We are a fully inclusive, high performing school, with a long history of success. This is evidenced through our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks. Some specific examples include:
- Rated as ‘Outstanding’ for 14 consecutive years by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB),
- Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas
- Holder of the coveted COBIS Patrons accreditation, with beacon status for Leadership.
- Recognition as a High Performance Learning (HPL) ‘World class School’
Through our personalised professional development programme, we ensure our teachers are at the forefront of global educational best practice and research. Our teachers have the opportunity to engage with a wide number of stakeholders and partners, such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) and the Best Practice Network (BPN).
Our personalised and bespoke professional development program affirms our commitment to not just maintain high educational standards but to position our teachers at the cutting edge of global educational best practices and research. The dynamic world of education requires dynamic educators, and with us, you are empowered to be just that. Our collaboration with esteemed organizations such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), High Performance Learning (HPL), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and our Inquiry Driven Innovation partnership with Harvard Project Zero ensures that every teacher is equipped with world-class knowledge and pedagogy. With most of our leaders being promoted from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to further progress their career as we continue our expansion within the UAE and around the world. Responsibilities:Curriculum:• Have a thorough understanding of student attainment and progress across the year group• Keep up-to-date with new teaching and learning strategies and resources (approved) internationally.• Ensure that the curriculum is implemented thoroughly and effectively and that schemes of work and faculty development plans are maintained and regularly updated.• Maintain effective communication with the exam officer/external examiners to ensure up to date curriculum and compliance.• Work with the HOS /Exams officer to manage internal audit/verification processes where appropriate• Ensure the use of international benchmarks to set challenging targets, monitor student achievement and implement intervention strategies where required• Ensure that effective formal and informal assessments are appropriately set, moderated and are following the school’s assessment and moderation policies. Keep moderation folders up to date.• Liaise with ACe department and G&T cords to ensure appropriate support and extension is present• Ensure that there is progression of the subject through the school FS- Year 13 (pathways), where appropriate• Actively plan and implement options evenings, sixth form applications, booster sessions and student mentoring.Professional Development• Ensure that teachers have access to appropriate resources and are targeted for training to support curriculum development and delivery.Reporting• Collaboratively develop the SDP. Create, maintain and regularly update an action plan in line with the schools policy on self-evaluation, ensuring that all teachers understand their role within it.• Maintain thorough records in terms of student subject punctuality and attendance, teacher performance management.• Report on faculty progress against SDP and targets to SLT regularly throughout the year• Ensure that student performance data is shared with the appropriate group of people, i.e. new students entrance test data and data at the point of transition• Oversee faculty members use of the GLGOther• Promote excellent teamwork and collaboration, developing highly effective working relationships; provide guidance, support and motivation.• Follow and support all school aims, policies and practices including Teaching and Learning Policy, Behaviour Policy, Marking and Reporting Policy and Assessment Policy as well as the non-negotiables.• Develop and maintain subject specific policy where required.• Be responsible for managing the annual faculty budget in collaboration with the SLT and Finance Committee. Work with the HOS to develop exam fee structure.• Support the HoS with departmental staff recruitment when required.• Support teachers within the department in terms of student behaviours and pastoral care, liaising with the HoS, PL, LM or parents, where appropriate.• Contribute to extracurricular activities Inter-House competitions, intra and inter school events, educational visits, performances, parent consultations, prize-day, charity drives and other student events.• Check all reports before each release date• Report any health and safety concerns to the Manager School Operations• Undertake other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the ExecSLT/PL (break duties, exam invigilation, detention and cover, after-school duty, Support/Activity classes, exam marking, MoE formalities etc.)• Any additional responsibilities as assigned by the Principal We are looking for a Primary Homeroom teacher who is passionate and enjoy creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment for students .The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who is excited to join our world-class school and is driven to provide education at an exceptional level. GEMS teachers enjoy an outstanding school environment in which to deliver a dynamic and creative curriculum to motivated students.Successful applicants be qualified as below:A Bachelors/ Master’s Degree in the subject taught, along with a certified teaching qualification such as B.Ed. or equivalentA proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learningExperience teaching in the UAE is an added advantage We are looking to appoint outstanding Teacher of Science (Physics and Chemistry specialisms preferred) for a September 2024 start.
GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS) opened in 2014 and is positioned in the heart of The Villa community in Dubai. It is a Premium British Curriculum School, providing an excellent standard of education to around 2000 students from Nursery (aged 2) to Year 13, with exciting plans to expand facilities further in the coming years. The school has grown rapidly and continues to be popular with families from across Dubai with over 90 nationalities represented. FPS is housed in state-of-the-art buildings with a separate sport and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, dance, drama and music rooms. Our main building contains specialist facilities such as a range of computer labs, food technology kitchen, textiles and design suite, fully equipped Design Technology workshops, science labs and much more. The school prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment that promotes innovation and a love of learning. The curriculum offers a full, broad and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, with a particular emphasis on an outstanding personalized education that allows all learners to achieve their potential and find personal success. As part of a vibrant local community, our students have the opportunity to study globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs and BTECs in a broad selection of subjects. Our teachers engage in purposeful professional development in a culture of continuous learning. A wide range of professional learning opportunities are available to teachers and FirstPoint is now a host venue for NPQ courses, with FPS seniors leaders delivering the NPQSL and NPQH courses to aspirational colleagues from across the region. We are hiring an outstanding Computer Science teacher to join our team in August 2024.
Join us at Gems Metropole Motor City, where sustainability is at the heart of education. Our state-of-the-art campus in Dubai showcases eco-friendly initiatives, providing aspiring teachers with the ideal platform to learn and teach sustainable values.
Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programs and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we expand into more and more countries.
As well as being a great place to work; Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Dubai enjoy an exciting lifestyle, with opportunities for new and exciting leisure activities and travel across the region and further afield!
Successful candidates will need to:
- A B.Ed. or subject related degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
- The ability to share your outstanding practice
- Role will involve teaching some KS3, KS4 and KS5
- Proven qualified teaching experience (A-level and GCSE)
- Interested in career growth, leadership, sustainability
- A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
- Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents
All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:
Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, 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. We are looking to appoint an experienced HR Manager.
The position will be based in the school and reports directly to the School Principal/CEO. The position also has a functional reporting line to the HR Business Partner (based in the GEMS School Support Centre).
The HR Manager will oversee all aspects of the Human Resources function within the school. This will involve managing the full employee life-cycle including managing school recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, employee engagement, performance management and employee separations. The HR Officer will also manage and oversee the implementation and compliance with all GEMS Human Resources policies, procedures and systems.
Main responsibilities will include the following:
The School HR Manager will be the first point of contact for all school staff on all HR matters covering the full spectrum of the employee life cycle.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Liaise with the SSC Teacher Recruitment team to ensure all vacancies are advertised and filled in a timely manner.
Prepare all offers of employment and employment contracts for selected candidates.
Support and communicate effectively with new employees during the pre-hire onboarding period to ensure a smooth and effective joining process
Design and conduct new employee orientations to explain school and HR policies, benefit programs, code of conduct, etc.
Administer and explain insurance benefits to employees, serve as liaison between employees and insurance carriers. Support employees with insurance related and medical issues.
Support all school staff with visa processing and any other regulatory requirements
Produce NOCs, salary certificates and salary transfer letters in English and Arabic as required on a timely basis.
Employee Relations
Support the Principal/CEO in managing Employee Relations issues - with support from HR Business Partner as required - including performance issues, disciplinaries, grievances and terminations. Ensure employee relations issues are handled effectively in accordance with UAE Labour Law and GEMS Policy and procedures to mitigate risk to the company, and to ensure an effective and consistent HR provision within the school
Be the first point of contact for all employees on employee relations issues
Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries
Lead on investigations as required on a case-by-case basis for all employee relations issues as requested and directed by Management.
Ensure investigations are completed effectively and in timely manner and documented as per GEMS policy and procedures
Act as a counsellor to employees as and when required, supporting employees with work-related issues
Be a positive role model for all school employees, acting as an employee engagement champion in school.
Compliance
Manage all day to day operations of the Human Resources school office. Manage and oversee Human Resources policies, procedures and systems to ensure consistency and compliance
Advise and support the Principal/CEO and the School Leadership team on UAE Labour law regulations and compliance. Be a source of expertise within school on issues relating to Employment Law, HR Policies and Human Resources best practice
Maintain all personal files of employees in coordination with the PRO and Ministry of Labour/Education requirements and in accordance with GEMS Compliance guidelines and audit criteria
Participate in HR Audits and lead on responsibility for post-Audit Action Plan to address areas of improvements in Compliance
Separations
Manage the separations process from start to finish with all employees following resignation or termination.
Provide Principal/CEO with guidance on Labour Law regulations in regards to separations processes.
Liaise with employees identified as leavers to collate exit documentation required and to coordinate clearance procedures.
Conduct an exit interview (online and face-to-face) with all leavers, gather exit interview data on a regular basis and present this to the Principal for review
Ensure the visa cancellation is completed for leavers where necessary
General support
Assist and prepare statistical summaries and reports for school and the GEMS School Support Centre
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required
Engage with other School HR Managers in a productive and solutions-focused manner, sharing best practice ideas and positive ways of working
Complete any ad-hoc HR project work as and when required by the Principal and/or the HR Business Partner.
Director of Learning – English
THE ACADEMY
GEMS World Academy-Dubai (GWA) is a private, co-educational IB World School for PreK to Grade 12 students. Established in 2008 as a member of GEMS Education, the Academy is authorised to deliver the PYP, MYP, DP and CP programmes, and is also accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). We serve a multi-ethnic community in the heart of Dubai, with a student body drawn from over 100 countries. Non-selective, our ethos is grounded in the IB Learner Profile; we encourage intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and foster a real sense of communal endeavour. The Academy has gained national and international recognition for its work to improve outcomes for students, as well as its aspirational and inclusive vision. As a member of the GWA community you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Academy whilst working alongside an exceptionally talented group of teachers and leaders.
GEMS World Academy-Dubai develops inquiring, reflective and caring learners who, through the rigour of the IB programmes, have the knowledge, skills and character to take action and create a better, more peaceful world. Supported by highly qualified staff in world-class facilities, our diverse international community is encouraged to develop intercultural understanding and respect. Our aim is to be a leading world-class IB school that maximises every student’s learning and character to enable them to choose their own successful path, and positively contribute to the local and global society.
JOB PURPOSE:
The key purpose of the Director of Learning is to work with the Assistant Principals supporting the operational leadership of the Academy by providing effective management for standards of achievement of all students within the curriculum area group or Grade-Level department.
With the Assistant Principals, the post-holder will (i) assist with policy and make a significant contribution to the overall planning and development for maximum student success and (ii) realise the ethos of an IB learning organisation with high expectations of students and staff, and a positive approach to internationalism, entrepreneurialism and innovation.
Our English department has transformed student outcomes and succeeded in inspiring a love of learning at GEMS World Academy - Dubai, through the dedication of staff, their exceptional subject knowledge, and the department’s forward-thinking approach to the curriculum. The department is highly regarded among our student body for the care and personal support offered to students. We are now looking to appoint a Director of Learning – English.
Genuine alignment with the philosophy of the IB and the values embodied in the Learner Profile are essential, as is a passion for working in our truly diverse and inclusive community. In addition, we seek a candidate with:
A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B. Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent with a specialism in English
A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching Upper High School/Secondary English - ideally within an IB curriculum school, however this is not mandatory
Availability from August 2024
The experience, personality and educational philosophy to continue to drive the education agenda at the flagship GEMS World school with an truly diverse and international student body
The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning
Aspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
A desire to positively impact students’ learning and overall progress
Benefits
An excellent remuneration package is available for successful candidates including a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, premium medical insurance and life insurance, work permit and residence visa, annual flight allowance, tuition fee concession, and other benefits in line with the UAE Labour Law.
In addition to these, we offer:
The opportunity to shape the future of highly significant IB programmes
A culture of collaboration and an excellent support system
An excellent programme of continuing professional development
Training with the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) for teachers delivering the IB
The chance to shape the future of the subject in collaboration with the leadership team, external education professionals, and exam boards
The opportunity to develop personally and professionally, structured performance management, and opportunities to advance to positions of greater responsibility
A commitment to staff wellbeing, including access to all of our sports facilities and staff social events
GEMS Rewards, which offers a package of benefits for staff such as retail discounts, savings on gym membership, cinema tickets and many other offers
We are looking for an outstanding “Arabic A” teacher to join GEMS WINCHESTER SCHOOL, DUBAI.
Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programs and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we expand into more and more countries.
Successful candidates will need to:
- Bachelor of Arabic Language and Literature (or equivalent)
- Teacher qualifying Certification.
- Must be a native speaker
- Minimum 2 years in teaching
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Director of Learning – Mathematics
THE ACADEMY
GEMS World Academy-Dubai (GWA) is a private, co-educational IB World School for PreK to Grade 12 students. Established in 2008 as a member of GEMS Education, the Academy is authorised to deliver the PYP, MYP, DP and CP programmes, and is also accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). We serve a multi-ethnic community in the heart of Dubai, with a student body drawn from over 100 countries. Non-selective, our ethos is grounded in the IB Learner Profile; we encourage intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and foster a real sense of communal endeavour. The Academy has gained national and international recognition for its work to improve outcomes for students, as well as its aspirational and inclusive vision. As a member of the GWA community you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Academy whilst working alongside an exceptionally talented group of teachers and leaders.
GEMS World Academy-Dubai develops inquiring, reflective and caring learners who, through the rigour of the IB programmes, have the knowledge, skills and character to take action and create a better, more peaceful world. Supported by highly qualified staff in world-class facilities, our diverse international community is encouraged to develop intercultural understanding and respect. Our aim is to be a leading world-class IB school that maximises every student’s learning and character to enable them to choose their own successful path, and positively contribute to the local and global society.
JOB PURPOSE:
The key purpose of the Director of Learning is to work with the Assistant Principals supporting the operational leadership of the Academy by providing effective management for standards of achievement of all students within the curriculum area group or Grade-Level department.
With the Assistant Principals, the post-holder will (i) assist with policy and make a significant contribution to the overall planning and development for maximum student success and (ii) realise the ethos of an IB learning organisation with high expectations of students and staff, and a positive approach to internationalism, entrepreneurialism and innovation.
Our Mathematics department has transformed student outcomes and succeeded in inspiring a love of learning at GEMS World Academy - Dubai, through the dedication of staff, their exceptional subject knowledge, and the department’s forward-thinking approach to data and the curriculum. The department is highly regarded among our student body for the care and personal support offered to students. We are now looking to appoint a Director of Learning – Mathematics.
Genuine alignment with the philosophy of the IB and the values embodied in the Learner Profile are essential, as is a passion for working in our truly diverse and inclusive community. In addition, we seek a candidate with:
A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B. Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent with a specialism in Mathematics
A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching Upper High School/Secondary Mathematics - ideally within an IB curriculum school, however this is not mandatory
Availability from August 2024
The experience, personality and educational philosophy to continue to drive the education agenda at the flagship GEMS World school with an truly diverse and international student body
The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning
Aspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
A desire to positively impact students’ learning and overall progress
Benefits
An excellent remuneration package is available for successful candidates including a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, premium medical insurance and life insurance, work permit and residence visa, annual flight allowance, tuition fee concession, and other benefits in line with the UAE Labour Law.
In addition to these, we offer:
The opportunity to shape the future of highly significant IB programmes
A culture of collaboration and an excellent support system
An excellent programme of continuing professional development
Training with the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) for teachers delivering the IB
The chance to shape the future of the subject in collaboration with the leadership team, external education professionals, and exam boards
The opportunity to develop personally and professionally, structured performance management, and opportunities to advance to positions of greater responsibility
A commitment to staff wellbeing, including access to all of our sports facilities and staff social events
GEMS Rewards, which offers a package of benefits for staff such as retail discounts, savings on gym membership, cinema tickets and many other offers
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