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NQT / RQT Foundation Stage Teacher

NQT / RQT Foundation Stage Teacher

GEMS Founders School - Dubai

United Arab Emirates

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
17 May 2017

Job overview

When you become a teacher in a GEMS school you join an international education company with a global network of International schools and over fifty years of education experience. GEMS Education is the leading Kindergarten to Grade 12 operator in the world educating over 110,000 children from 151 different nationalities. Teachers at GEMS schools access the company’s professional development programme, one of the largest education training programmes in the world. This ensures the best possible academic outcomes as well as ensuring that GEMS attracts, and retains the highest calibre teaching and leadership staff. To find out more about GEMS Education visit: www.gemseducation.com

The School

GEMS Founders School, Dubai (GFS) opened in September 2016 with 1800 students on roll, delivering the National Curriculum for England. Initially the school opened for FS1 to Year 8 in Phase 1 but is set to grow to Year 13 in subsequent years to a capacity of over 4,000 students. Students will follow the National Curriculum for England with English as the language of instruction. The school will offer a full, broad and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom.

GEMS Founders School, Al Barsha, is set to become a truly outstanding school that not only maximizes academic achievement but also nurtures the whole child to enable them to become confident, independent and respectful young adults. Students at GFS will have all of the necessary qualifications, skills and attributes to flourish and excel in the ever changing demands of the 21st Century. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school in its first year and make a in the first steps along the path of our journey to excellence.

The Post

NQT/RQT Foundation Stage Teachers – September 2017

We are interested in both experienced and Newly Qualified Teachers with relevant experience in - Early Years / Foundation Stage

If you are looking for a challenging international position, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students then we would welcome your application.

These vacancies are ideal for candidates currently studying for their PGCE, B.Ed or School Based Teacher Training and due to graduate in 2017 however more experienced candidates will also be considered.

An excellent remuneration package is on offer to successful candidates including competitive tax free salary, high quality furnished accommodation, annual flight allowance, visa costs, medical insurance 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 welcome your application.   

Please visit www.gemseducation.com/careers and apply for these positions online.  

(Ref: GCO-000220)   

Please ensure you have uploaded an up to date CV, and recent photograph.   

About GEMS Founders School - Dubai

+971 519 5222

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GEMS Founders School, Dubai (GFS) opened its doors in September 2016 to over 1800 students from FS1 – Year 8. This is the most successful school opening in GEMS Education history in terms of enrolment. In September 2017, we welcomed over 3500 students and extended the school to Year 9. In September 2018, we opened our Year 10 and Year 12 (International GCSE and A Level curriculum) and started that year with 3800 children. In 2019, we reached the capacity of 4260 students in Phases 1 and 2 of our original building and in 2021 expanded to Phase 3 to provide additional facilities for extended curriculum options. We reached full capacity in 2022 with 6139 children from FS1 – Year 13. Since opening, we have established a positive learning environment for our children and staff following both the National Curriculum for England and UAE Ministry of Education curricular. As a British school overseas with over 100 nationalities, it is important that we value all of our languages and cultural understanding and use this as a catalyst to embrace the culture, history and beliefs of our student and staff body. We have been rated Good in two DSIB inspections, with the most recent one also recognising some Outstanding features. 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.


Principal/CEO

Matthew Burfield

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