Science Teacher

Job description / Role

Job overview

Due to the continued success of our GEMS Metropole School Al Waha, we are looking to recruit a science teacher for August 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any ambitious teacher to gain valuable international exposure or take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class international school located in the heart of Dubai.

GEMS Metropole School Al Waha, 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 be a valuable part of a sustainable and inclusive community, nurturing future leaders. Our values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness form the foundations of our unique curriculum designed for the 21st century.

The curriculum is complemented by outstanding facilities and resources that include a large forest with over 170 trees, a farm with animals and crops, a bio-cube tropical eco-system home to our resident poisonous dart frog, unique BTEC offerings including an electronic automotive engineering workshop, excellent performing arts facilities, and state-of-the-art sporting facilities.

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. 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.

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness
• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Proven qualified experience of teaching GCSE & A-Levels
• 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
• End of service gratuity

GEMS teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS Rewards 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.