BTEC And Design Technology Specialist Teacher

Job opportunity at GEMS Founders School, Dubai

Due to the continued success of GEMS Founders School, Dubai, we are looking to recruit an outstanding BTEC and Design Technology Specialist Teacher to join our team in August 2026.

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.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. As part of our commitment to developing our teachers, graduate teachers will benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment to our NQT programme; while our more experienced teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities. GEMS teachers are at the forefront of opportunities for growth and development; with most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax-free salary

Individual fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to country of residence

End of service gratuity

GEMS teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS Rewards which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

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.

Skills

Successful candidates will:

Embody and role model our core values of grow, flourish, and succeed

Hold a Bachelor of Education or a bachelor’s degree with PGCE

Have experience teaching one or more of the following subjects: BTEC Business, BTEC Engineering, BTEC Hospitality, and Design Technology

Experience teaching within the English National Curriculum and BTEC programmes is desirable

Demonstrate exemplary teaching practice and a passion for continuous improvement

Bring a creative and enthusiastic approach to both classroom and wider school life

Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work closely with colleagues, students, and parents

Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding learning and teaching

Be eager to make a positive contribution to our school community through active engagement in extra-curricular and community-based initiatives

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.