Job Description
Due to the continued success of GEMS FirstPoint School, we are looking to recruit Primary Teachers for January 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced teachers to advance their careers with a globally leading company at a world-class international school located in Dubai.
FirstPoint School prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment with extensive extra-curricular opportunities, that promotes innovation and a love of learning; our aim is to provide an environment where every student can achieve their potential and find personal success. Our students work towards globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs, and BTECs in a diverse selection of subjects.
Teaching at GEMS is more than just a job, its a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programs and have opportunities to grow with the company on a global scale. Graduate teachers will benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment in our ECT program, while more experienced teachers can explore advanced and accelerated career opportunities. GEMS teachers are at the forefront of growth and development, with many of our leaders emerging from within the GEMS network.
Skills
Successful candidates will:
- Embody and role model our core values of Resilience, Empathy, Adaptability, Dynamism, and Individuality
- Hold a BEd or Bachelor's degree with a PGCE/PGDE or equivalent
- Have proven experience teaching Primary school students.
- Demonstrate the ability to share exemplary teaching practices
- Have a creative and enthusiastic approach both inside and outside the classroom
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students, and parents
- Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding learning and teaching
- Aspire to work in a world-class school with genuine prospects for career enhancement
- Be willing to actively contribute to our school community and culture through engagement in our extracurricular programs and community-based events
All positions offer an excellent remuneration package, including:
- A competitive tax-free salary
- Individual fully-furnished accommodation
- Free schooling
- Private medical insurance
- Annual airfares to your country of residence
- End-of-Service Gratuity
GEMS teachers also have free access to our loyalty app, GEMS Rewards (www.gemsrewards.com), which provides significant savings on daily 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 while working overseas.
Education
Bachelor's of Education or equivalent with a Teacher Training Qualification
