Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Education or a bachelor's degree with PGCE and have experience teaching BTEC Business, BTEC Engineering, BTEC Hospitality, or Design Technology. Experience with the English National Curriculum and BTEC programmes is desirable. Exemplary teaching practice, creativity, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching are essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Education & Teaching
Company Industry
Education & Training
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.
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