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Job Description
Due to the continued success of GEMS FirstPoint School, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding Primary STEAM Teacher to join our team in August 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative primary practitioner to develop their career with a globally leading education company, based at a world-class international school in Dubai.
GEMS FirstPoint School is an inclusive, values-driven community where curiosity, creativity, and innovation are at the heart of learning. Through a strong STEAM-focused approach, we inspire pupils to think critically, solve problems creatively, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our extensive extra-curricular programme further enriches the curriculum, ensuring every child is supported to achieve their potential and personal success. Our students progress towards globally recognised GCSEs, A Levels, and BTECs across a broad and diverse curriculum.
Teaching at GEMS is more than a role; it is a long-term career pathway. Teachers benefit from free access to high-quality CPD, with opportunities for professional growth and progression across the global GEMS network. Early Career Teachers are supported through our British Schools Overseas accreditation and ECT programme, while experienced teachers can access accelerated and leadership development opportunities. Many of our senior leaders have progressed internally within GEMS.
Skills
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Embody and role model our core values of Resilience, Empathy, Adaptability, Dynamism, and Individuality.
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Hold a BEd, or a Bachelor’s degree with PGCE/PGDE (or equivalent teaching qualification).
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Have proven experience teaching Primary students.
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Demonstrate the ability to share and implement exemplary teaching practices.
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Bring a creative and enthusiastic approach to learning, both inside and outside the classroom.
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Possess excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
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Have a strong track record of delivering outstanding learning and teaching.
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Aspire to work in a world-class school with genuine prospects for career development.
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Be committed to contributing actively to the wider school community through co-curricular programmes and community events.
Remuneration Package
All positions offer an excellent employment package, including:
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A competitive, tax-free salary
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Individual fully-furnished accommodation
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Free school places for children
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Private medical insurance
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Annual return airfares to your home country
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End-of-service gratuity
Middle leadership opportunities may be available for suitably qualified candidates.
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
GEMS FIRSTPOINT SCHOOL - THE VILLA - DUBAI
GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS) opened in 2014 and is positioned in the heart of The Villa community in Dubai. It is a Premium British Curriculum School, providing an excellent standard of education to around 2000 students from Nursery (aged 2) to Year 13, with exciting plans to expand facilities further in the coming years. The school has grown rapidly and continues to be popular with families from across Dubai with over 90 nationalities represented. FPS is housed in state-of-the-art buildings with a separate sport and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, dance, drama and music rooms. Our main building contains specialist facilities such as a range of computer labs, food technology kitchen, textiles and design suite, fully equipped Design Technology workshops, science labs and much more. The school prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment that promotes innovation and a love of learning. The curriculum offers a full, broad and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, with a particular emphasis on an outstanding personalised education that allows all learners to achieve their potential and find personal success. As part of a vibrant local community, our students have the opportunity to study globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs and BTECs in a broad selection of subjects. Our teachers engage in purposeful professional development in a culture of continuous learning. A wide range of professional learning opportunities are available to teachers and FirstPoint is now a host venue for NPQ courses, with FPS senior leaders delivering the NPQSL and NPQH courses to aspirational colleagues from across the region.