Key Stage 1 Primary Teacher - August 2025
Job Description
Due to the continued growth of our GEMS Founders Masdar City, in Abu Dhabi we are looking to recruit Key Stage 1 Teacher for August 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT to gain valuable international exposure, or for more experienced teachers to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Abu Dhabi
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, Abu Dhabi 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, Achieve and in everything you do at GFA
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.
GEMS Education will be visiting the UK (
London & Manchester) in March 2025, giving our UK based candidates the opportunity to interview in person for the next academic year (shortlisted overseas candidates will be offered online interviews).
Date and location will be confirmed upon successful invitation to interview - please state your preferred location (London or Manchester) to interview in your covering letter. This will be a closed event and by invitation only.
Skills
Successful candidates will need to:
Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish & Achieve Hold a Bachelors degree Primary or BEd with associated PGCE Primary. Have proven experience of teaching primary Have the ability to share exemplary teaching practices. A creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom. Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching Have aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events.
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.
Job Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Education Career Level Entry Level - Less than 2 years experience
GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL - MASDAR CITY
Education Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates We are pleased to announce the opening of GEMS Founders school in Abu Dhabi in Masdar City’s sustainable urban community. With sustainability at its core, GFA has been designed as a groundbreaking net-zero campus. Purpose-built using cutting-edge materials and incorporating clever architectural elements, the school will demonstrate the highest standards in eco-friendly practices to subst... antially lower its carbon footprint, conserve resources and minimise waste. Offering the National Curriculum for England, initially to students from FS1 to Year 8, GFA will redefine sustainability standards in education. It reflects GEMS’ commitment to nurturing environmentally conscious global citizens and contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.
