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Job Description
Due to the continued success of GEMS Metropole School Al Waha, we are looking to recruit a Year 3 to Year 5 Teacher for August 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious primary teacher to gain valuable international experience, or take the next step in their career with a global leading education company within a world-class international school located in the heart of Dubai.
GEMS Metropole School Al Waha is truly unique, and anyone who joins our team has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will play a key role in building a sustainable and inclusive community that nurtures future-ready learners. Our values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness form the foundations of our distinctive curriculum designed for the 21st century.
The curriculum is enriched by outstanding facilities and resources, including a large forest with over 170 trees, a working farm with animals and crops, a bio-cube tropical eco-system home to our resident poison dart frog, and state-of-the-art sporting and performing arts facilities. These exceptional environments allow learning to extend far beyond the classroom and bring the curriculum to life.
Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers benefit from free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow within a global organisation. GEMS educators are at the forefront of professional development, with many of our leaders progressing from within the network of schools.
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Skills
Successful candidates will need to:
- Embody and role model our core values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness
- Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent in Primary Education or a relevant subject
- Have proven experience of teaching in Year 3–Year 5 (KS2 or equivalent)
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality, engaging and inclusive learning experiences
- Bring a creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students, and parents
- Have a strong track record of outstanding teaching and learning
- Show aspiration to work in a world-class school with opportunities for career progression
- Be willing to actively contribute to the wider school community, including extracurricular activities and events
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
- End of Service Gratuity
GEMS teachers also have free access to our loyalty app, GEMS Rewards (www.gemsrewards.com), which provides significant savings on everyday life in the UAE, including discounts on flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets, helping your salary go further while working overseas.
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree in Primary Education or a related field
- Proven experience teaching Year 3–Year 5 (or equivalent KS2 experience)
- Teaching certification (PGCE / PGDE or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum and effective pedagogical practice
- A passion for inspiring young learners and supporting their academic and personal development
- A proven track record of excellent classroom practice and student outcomes
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Job Details
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GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - AL WAHA
World class schools are consistently effective in securing excellent academic results for their students, but they also produce students who can think for themselves, are socially confident and have experienced a rich diet of educational opportunities. As a school we will focus on the students learning and ensure that their skills, knowledge and attributes are developed with learners at the helm of their learning. Our Goal - to turn today’s children into happy, responsible, academically well-educated, globally thinking and ethical adults of tomorrow. Our Vision - to create a sustainable and inclusive community hub that nurtures tomorrow's leaders. Our mission - is simple: to lead, nurture, and succeed. Our values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness serve as the foundation for everything we do.