Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description / Role

Job description

Due to the continued success of our new school GEMS Founders School Dubai South, we are looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant this October 2025.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited, gaining outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and PGCE 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 GFD.

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.

Skills

• Strong communication skills with excellent standard of written and spoken English.
• ICT skills desirable.
• Able to handle a range of tasks, work under pressure and relate well to children and colleagues.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

About the Company

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 real world success.