Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional History Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington, Dubai Hills, from August 2027.

Our vision at GEMS Wellington, Dubai Hills is to provide an excellent education for all pupils. Our aim is focused on a holistic education where children achieve their very best academic results, develop their character and involve themselves in a range of co-curricular activities. We have a focus on leadership and innovation to ensure that our pupils are real world ready.

At GEMS Wellington Dubai Hills you will join a team of dedicated educators and staff who are passionate about nurturing academic excellence and personal growth within a supportive global minded environment based on our values of ambition, courage and responsibility.

Through our comprehensive professional learning programme, we ensure our teachers have access to quality development opportunities that not only help them develop as professionals but also contribute to our success. You will be empowered to inspire diverse and motivated pupils and supportive staff body.

History delivers strong outcomes, with 92.1% of GCSE pupils achieving Grades 9–4 (31.6% at Grade 9) and 100% of A Level pupils achieving an A grade. The department offers IGCSE and International A Level History alongside Edexcel A Level Politics. A team of four History and Politics specialists bring complementary expertise, and their collaborative approach has helped grow the A Level cohort significantly. Prospective candidates will join an experienced department with strong results, a diverse curriculum, and genuine opportunities to lead educational trips both locally and abroad.

Members of our leadership team will be in the UK in late October to meet and interview candidates in person. We look forward to receiving your application.

Skills Description

• Hold a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent qualification in Historyor a related subject
• Have at least two years’ experience teaching the National Curriculum for England
• Demonstrate exceptional subject knowledge
• Have experience working as part of a high-performing teaching team
• Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning
• Have experience teaching within a British curriculum school
  
  

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.

GEMS Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.