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Job Description
Due to the continued success and growth of GEMS Founders School, Dubai we are delighted to announce in-person interviews in London in March 2026 for exceptional Primary and Secondary teachers looking to join our dynamic team in Dubai from August 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for Early Career Teachers seeking international experience or for experienced educators ready to take the next step in their careers with a world-leading education company and a high-performing British international school located in the heart of Dubai.
GEMS Founders School, Dubai is accredited as a British School Overseas (BSO), achieving Outstanding across all standards. This accreditation allows us to offer NQT, QTS, and iPGCE programmes through the TES Institute. Our school community is built on our shared vision to Grow, Flourish and Succeed Together, providing a nurturing and forward-thinking environment for both staff and students.
At GEMS, teaching is more than a job — it’s a career pathway. Our teachers benefit from world-class professional development, access to leadership opportunities across our global network, and outstanding progression prospects. Many of our leaders have advanced from within, reflecting our strong commitment to developing talent internally.
Dubai offers an enviable lifestyle with year-round sunshine, a vibrant social scene, and exceptional opportunities for travel, cultural exploration, and adventure. Teaching here provides a perfect blend of professional growth and personal fulfilment.
What We Offer
All positions include a highly competitive package, featuring:
- A tax-free salary
- Fully furnished accommodation
- Free schooling for dependent children
- Private medical insurance
- Annual airfares to your home country
- End-of-service gratuity
- Access to the GEMS Rewards programme, offering thousands of discounts and lifestyle benefits across the UAE
Skills
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking teachers who:
- Embody our school values of Grow, Flourish & Succeed Together
- Hold a Bachelor of Education or a relevant degree with PGCE/PGDE (or equivalent teaching qualification)
- Have experience teaching within the National Curriculum for England
- Demonstrate excellent classroom practice, creativity, and enthusiasm
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Are passionate about contributing to the wider school community through extra-curricular involvement
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.
Education
Bachelor of Education
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL - DUBAI
GEMS Founders School, Dubai (GFS) opened its doors in September 2016 to over 1800 students from FS1 – Year 8. This is the most successful school opening in GEMS Education history in terms of enrolment. In September 2017, we welcomed over 3500 students and extended the school to Year 9. In September 2018, we opened our Year 10 and Year 12 (International GCSE and A Level curriculum) and started that year with 3800 children. In 2019, we reached the capacity of 4260 students in Phases 1 and 2 of our original building and in 2021 expanded to Phase 3 to provide additional facilities for extended curriculum options. We reached full capacity in 2022 with 6139 children from FS1 – Year 13. Since opening, we have established a positive learning environment for our children and staff following both the National Curriculum for England and UAE Ministry of Education curricular. As a British school overseas with over 100 nationalities, it is important that we value all of our languages and cultural understanding and use this as a catalyst to embrace the culture, history and beliefs of our student and staff body. We have been rated Good in two DSIB inspections, with the most recent one also recognising some Outstanding features. We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Dubai is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to Grow, Flourish and Succeed in everything you do at GFS.