Primary Teacher - September 2023

When you join GEMS Education 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. GEMS Education staff 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 while ensuring that GEMS attracts and retains the highest staff calibre. To find out more about GEMS Education visit: www.gemseducation.com 

The School:

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is one of the most established and highly sought-after schools in Dubai. It has consistently been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau for the last six years, thus securing its place amongst the top five schools in Dubai. JPS is a premium independent school, teaching the National Curriculum for England to pupils from FS1 to Year 6 on a campus equipped with excellent facilities. The school has an enthusiastic and dedicated team of highly-skilled classroom and specialist teachers, who create personalised and challenging learning opportunities to develop the children’s critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation and independent learning skills. Behaviour across school is exemplary and the children have a real passion for learning. As well as achieving academically, in the core subjects, the children of JPS achieve notable successes in the non-core subjects of Physical Education, Music and the languages and leave at the end of their JPS journey as well-rounded members of the international GEMS community in which they thrive. GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is a full member of the British Schools in the Middle East – BSME and a member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools.

http://www.jumeirahprimaryschool.com/

About the Role:

We are looking for 'Outstanding' primary teachers to join our established team at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, Dubai, for the academic year 2023 - 2024.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly effective teacher to make the exciting move to a leading international school, or for those already overseas and with ambition to be part of a truly 'Outstanding' school community.

At Jumeirah Primary School we aim to work together to create a nurturing environment that enables our children to discover their potential and possibilities. We want them to become fulfilled and rounded adults who will make a positive contribution to the world in which they are growing up. We allow our children the freedom to work in a variety of contexts and settings when meeting new challenges, allowing them the chance to discover and create. Gifts and talents are celebrated and fully explored.

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. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities around the world as we continue our expansion around the world.

The successful candidate will have: 

• BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent 
• Proven experience of teaching primary level - KS1/KS2 
• The ability to share your outstanding practice 
• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom 
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents 
• A proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning 
• An aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career

Please note: Interviews will be held face-to-face, where possible, or virtually on Zoom, as suitable candidates apply. We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement, therefore early applications are recommended.

As a teacher at a GEMS School you can expect: 

• Students who are enthusiastic and keen to learn in a positive environment 
• The opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues 
• Excellent professional development and guidance 
• A school committed to doing the best for each and every one of its students

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 GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com 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.

Please note: Interviews will be held face-to-face, where possible, or virtually on Zoom, as suitable candidates apply. We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement, therefore early applications are recommended.