Primary Teacher

Job description

We are looking for outstanding teachers who are excited to join our world-class schools and are driven to provide education at an exceptional level. GEMS teachers enjoy an enriching school environment in which to deliver a dynamic and creative curriculum to motivated students.

We are interested in teachers with IGCSE/CBSE/ICSE/IB school teaching experience.

Qualifications:

KG / Primary / Secondary - Bachelors in Arts / Science along with Bachelors in Education, both degrees in the same teaching subject. Example - BA + B.Ed or B.Sc + B.Ed (none of the above degrees must be through distance, correspondence or from an open university).

Senior Secondary - Bachelors and Masters in Arts or Science along with Bachelors in Education, degrees should be in the same teaching subject. Example - BA & MA + B.Ed or B.Sc & M.Sc + B.Ed (none of the above degrees must be through distance, correspondence or from an open university).

Specialist subjects teachers such as dance, music, special education needs, art, French etc. will require a specialist qualification in the teaching subject. Two years of school teaching experience required for all of the above.

KG (Sharjah only) - Bachelors in Arts / Science + Bachelor of Education + 1 year diploma in Early Years / Montessori (none of the above degrees must be through distance, correspondence or from an open university).

Skills description

Requirements:

• The teaching subject and qualification should match.
• Experience of the IGCSE/CBSE/ICSE/IB curriculum is preferred.
• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom.
• An excellent team player both within the department and across phases.
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents.
• Good command of English.

GEMS safeguarding

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.