French Primary Teacher - Jan 2027

About the School

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading GEMS international school in the UAE.

The school provides a high-quality international education to a diverse student community and is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and aspirational environment in which every student can thrive.

As part of GEMS Education, the school benefits from the scale and expertise of one of the world’s leading private education providers, while maintaining a strong individual school culture centred around student wellbeing, academic excellence and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

We are seeking an outstanding French Primary Teacher to join our school starting from January 2027.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Primary classroom teachers, and Modern Foreign Languages colleagues to identify barriers to learning and provide targeted, personalised support that enables students to access the curriculum, develop confidence and make strong progress.

We are looking for an adaptable and nurturing practitioner with a strong understanding of French education and the needs of young learners within a diverse international school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and high-quality French lessons across the Primary phase.
• Develop students’ scientific understanding through practical investigation, enquiry, critical thinking and real-world application.
• Differentiate teaching and use assessment effectively to meet individual learning needs, monitor progress and inform future planning.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement, engagement and behaviour, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with French colleagues on curriculum development and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of solid and demonstrable experience teaching French at Primary level, ideally within an IB Curriculum School (preferred but not essential).
• Experience teaching PYP is preferred but not essential.
• A passion for inspiring young learners through innovative and inquiry based teaching.
• The vision, energy, commitment, and educational philosophy to contribute to the continued success of a leading flagship GEMS school with an international student body.
• A desire to grow professionally and work within a collaborative, forward-thinking community.
• Available to start from January 2027

What We Offer

As part of GEMS Education, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Individual furnished accommodation
• Annual return flights
• Private medical insurance
• Tuition fee benefit for up to 1 child
• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation Allowance
• End of service gratuity
• GEMS Rewards

Application Process

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to interview. Interviews will take place, both in person and online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This is an exciting opportunity to support French Primary students within a diverse international school community and help ensure every learner has the language, confidence and personalised support they need to thrive.

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.