Head of Humanities

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 the real world success.  

The School 

GEMS Founders School opened its doors to over 1800 students in September 2016 from FS1 – Year 8. This is the most successful school opening in GEMS history in terms of enrolment. Since opening, we have established a positive learning environment for our children and staff following the National Curriculum for England. We have two main pillars that are being embedding at GFS: Languages and Mindfulness. As a British international school with over 90 nationalities, it is important that we value all our languages and we use this as a catalyst to also embrace the culture, history and beliefs of our student body. Mindfulness allows us to interweave the practice of being mindful in the everyday life of our children and we believe will have positive long-term effects on the students’ academic results. GEMS Founders School is a truly unique school and anyone who comes to work here has a unique opportunity to leave their mark.  

The Post: Head of Department, Humanities – September 2017  

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Humanities to join our team in September 2017.  We are looking for an outstanding leader who is excited to join our world class school driven to provide education at an exceptional level. GEMS teachers enjoy an outstanding school environment in which to deliver a dynamic and creative curriculum to motivated students.   

Applicants will have solid and demonstrable experience in UK National Curriculum. Applicants must be fully qualified teachers with relevant post qualifying experience.  

As well as being a great place to work, Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Dubai enjoy an excellent lifestyle as well as extensive travel and leisure opportunities around the region and further afield.  

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  

Application process: 

If you meet these criteria, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students then we would very much welcome your application.   

To apply for these positions please visit our Careers site https://careers.gemseducation.com/ and apply online (Ref: GCO-000227). Please submit a CV with recent photograph, along with a formal letter of application and two letters of reference.   

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.