Physics Teacher

Job description / Role

Job description

Dubai American Academy is GEMS Education's flagship American school, offering a world-class education from PreK to Grade 12, complemented by the IB Diploma Programme.

Rated outstanding by the KHDA for 13 consecutive years, DAA is recognised for its academic excellence, vibrant international community, and state-of-the-art facilities.

We are seeking exceptional educators who can inspire a love of learning and contribute to the continued success of our students.

Highlights:

At DAA, teachers benefit from world-class professional learning and development, ensuring they grow as educators while contributing to the ongoing success of the Academy.

Position overview:

We welcome expressions of interest from passionate science educators who are committed to inspiring a love of learning and contributing to the vibrant community at Dubai American Academy, with opportunities available from August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for physics educators who are dedicated to nurturing curiosity, inspiring achievement, and contributing to the success of every student at DAA.

Key responsibilities:

Skills

Successful candidates will need:

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 a loyalty app which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. The app offers thousands of discounts and two-for-one offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

Next steps

If you are keen to be considered for opportunities within DAA from August 2026, we encourage you to submit your expression of interest. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the process. Interviews will then be held in November 2025, both in person and online, for opportunities beginning August 2026.

Details of date and location will be shared with candidates upon successful invitation. Please note, this is a closed event and attendance is by invitation only.

Join us in shaping the future of education. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and help them become truly world-class and world-ready individuals.

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.