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Job Description
Due to the continued growth and success of GEMS Wesgreen International School, we are looking to appoint a talented Mathematics Teacher to join our Secondary team from August 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher to gain valuable international experience, or for a more experienced teacher to take the next step within a globally recognised organisation. Experience teaching BTEC Creative Media would be an advantage.
We are proud to be a British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited school, having achieved Outstanding in all standards. This allows us to offer NQT, QTS and PGCE programmes through ESP Ltd, supporting teachers at every stage of their career.
At Wesgreen, teaching is more than just a role, it is a long-term career pathway. Staff benefit from access to high-quality CPD and opportunities to progress within the wider GEMS network. Early career teachers are supported through our NQT programme, while experienced teachers are encouraged to explore leadership opportunities, with many of our current leaders having progressed internally.
Skills
Skills and experience
The successful candidate will have:
• A B.Ed or a degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent, specialising in Mathematics
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching Mathematics within the National Curriculum at secondary level (A Level experience preferred)
• A strong track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning
• The ability to inspire and engage students, fostering creativity and innovation
• A belief that all students can achieve high standards, with the commitment to support them
• Experience contributing to a broad and engaging curriculum
What we offer
• Four-day working week
• Competitive tax-free salary
• Individual, fully furnished accommodation
• Free schooling
• Private medical insurance
• Annual flight allowance
• End of service gratuity
In addition, all staff have access to the GEMS Rewards app, offering a wide range of discounts and offers across travel, dining, retail and leisure, helping to enhance both lifestyle and savings while living in the UAE.
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
Preferred Candidate
WESGREEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - SHARJAH
GEMS Wesgreen International School is a world class British School in the Heart of Sharjah and is recognised amongst the most prestigious British Curriculum international schools in the state. We are a vibrant, welcoming and dynamic school, that provides a world class British education for every student who enters our doors. Our main purpose is to ensure that every single child receives a world class education across all areas of their development. We have an unwavering belief that all students can achieve their full potential. As a British School Overseas (accredited and recognised by the DfE in the UK), we continue to evolve our educational offering to ensure we are equipping all our students with the right mindset and skills set to enable them to thrive in the world of today and tomorrow. Wesgreen students are being prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow. Wesgreen International School was founded in 1991 and became a member of the GEMS international network of schools in 2017. The school follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) and has around 3500 students spread across four separate campuses on one site: Early Years (FS1, FS2, and Year 1); a co-educational Primary (Year 2 to Year 5); a Boys' Secondary School (Year 6 to Year 13), and a similar Secondary Girls' School. Wesgreen is a world-class academic institution with a long history of high academic Success. The school is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), which helps raise educational standards and creates opportunities for staff professional development. The school is also an AoBSO (Association of British Schools Oversea) member, which is a selective association of only the top British International schools from around the world and recognised by the UK department for Education. Many alumni serve as dedicated members of their alma mater's parent body, while others excel at some of the world's best universities. In addition, the school inspires excellence and empowers global minds by engaging passionate and qualified international educators in a culturally responsive setting. Many staff and families enjoy longstanding educational partnerships, which is one of the community's many strengths and reason of connection.