Art Teacher- Jan 2027

GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai is looking for a passionate, creative and inspiring Visual Arts Teacher to join our dynamic team.

The Ideal Candidate Should:

• Hold a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts or a related discipline.
• Have experience teaching Visual Arts at the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and/or Middle Years Programme (MYP) levels.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of inquiry-based learning and the IB philosophy.
• Be able to create engaging, inclusive and stimulating learning experiences that encourage creativity, experimentation and artistic expression.
• Have the ability to inspire students to explore different art forms, techniques, materials and perspectives.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration and classroom management skills.

The Ideal Candidate Should:

• Hold a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts or a related discipline.
• Have experience teaching Visual Arts at the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and/or Middle Years Programme (MYP) levels.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of inquiry-based learning and the IB philosophy.
• Be able to create engaging, inclusive and stimulating learning experiences that encourage creativity, experimentation and artistic expression.
• Have the ability to inspire students to explore different art forms, techniques, materials and perspectives.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration and classroom management skills.
• Advanced qualifications are preferred but not essential
• A minimum of 3 years experience teaching Upper High School/Secondary Visual Arts, ideally within an PYP and MYP experience, however this is not mandatory
• A strong understanding of the MYP, PYP  framework and Approaches to Teaching is preferred
• A strong desire to continually improve their practice and deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences for their students.
• January  2027 availibilty

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.