Requirements
Candidates must hold a BEd or bachelor's degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent, and have proven experience teaching secondary A-Level computer science. They should embody core values, possess a growth mindset, be creative and enthusiastic, have excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of outstanding teaching.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Education & Teaching
Company Industry
Education
Job description
At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all of our students are beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience. We are seeking exceptional computer science teachers who are willing to uphold our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established team for August 2026.
We are a fully inclusive, high performing school, with a long history of success. This is evidenced through our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks. Some specific examples include:
Rated as ‘Outstanding’ for 14 consecutive years by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB),
Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas,
Holder of the coveted COBIS Patrons accreditation, with beacon status for leadership,
Recognition as a High Performance Learning (HPL) ‘World class School’.
Through our personalised professional development programme, we ensure our teachers are at the forefront of global educational best practice and research. Our teachers have the opportunity to engage with a wide number of stakeholders and partners, such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) and the Best Practice Network (BPN).
Our personalised and bespoke professional development program affirms our commitment to not just maintain high educational standards but to position our teachers at the cutting edge of global educational best practices and research. The dynamic world of education requires dynamic educators, and with us, you are empowered to be just that. Our collaboration with esteemed organizations such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), High Performance Learning (HPL), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and our Inquiry Driven Innovation partnership with Harvard Project Zero ensures that every teacher is equipped with world-class knowledge and pedagogy. With most of our leaders being promoted from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to further progress their career as we continue our expansion within the UAE and around the world.
Skills
Successful candidates will need to:
Embody and role model our core values of integrity, empathy and fortitude in everything they do,
Hold a BEd or bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent,
Have proven experience of teaching secondary A Level computer science,
Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice,
Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective and solution focussed,
Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching,
Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents,
Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning and teaching,
Have aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career,
Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events.
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 and end of service gratuity.
GEMS teachers also have free access to our loyalty app 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.
About the Company
GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.
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