Teacher of Drama (KS2/3) - September 2026
GEMS FirstPoint School - The Villa
United Arab Emirates
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 24 August 2026
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2026
Job overview
Due to the continued success of GEMS FirstPoint School, we are looking to recruit A Drama Teacher for September 2026. 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.
GEMS 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, it’s 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
Embody and role model our core values of Resilience, Empathy, Adaptability, Dynamism, and Individuality
Hold a BEd, or a Bachelor’s degree with PGCE/PGDE (or equivalent teaching qualification).
Have proven experience teaching Primary students
Demonstrate the ability to share and implement exemplary teaching practices.
Bring a creative and enthusiastic approach to learning, both inside and outside the classroom.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Have a strong track record of delivering outstanding learning and teaching.
Aspire to work in a world-class school with genuine prospects for career development.
Be committed to contributing actively to the wider school community through co-curricular programmes and community events.
Remuneration Package
All positions offer an excellent employment package, including:
A competitive, tax-free salary
Individual fully-furnished accommodation
Free school places for children
Private medical insurance
Annual return airfares to your home country
End-of-service gratuity
Middle leadership opportunities may be available for suitably qualified candidates.
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 GEMS FirstPoint School - The Villa
- GEMS FirstPoint School - The Villa
- The Villa Dubai, Al Ain Road, PO Box 48684
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS), opened in 2014, is positioned in the heart of The Villa community, which is an established, green, residential development located 20 minutes from the centre of Dubai. It is a Premium British Curriculum School, providing an excellent standard of education for over 1700 students from FS1 to Year 13, with exciting plans to add to its state-of-the-art educational facilities in the coming years.
The school has grown rapidly and continues to be popular with families from across Dubai with over 90 nationalities represented. FPS is housed in modern buildings with a separate sports and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, dance, drama and music rooms. Our main building contains specialist facilities such as a robotics and electronics lab, food technology kitchen, textiles and design suite, fully equipped Design Technology workshops, science labs and much more. The school prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment that promotes innovation and a love of learning.
The curriculum offers a full, broad and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, ensuring that every student has the environment and opportunity to achieve their potential and find personal success, whatever that might be. As part of the vibrant local community, our students have the opportunity to study Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies, while working towards globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs and BTECs in a broad selection of subjects.
Principal
David Wade
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