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Careers at GEMS
At GEMS, our commitment to providing a holistic and enriching educational experience is powered by the passion and dedication of our faculty and staff. As we embark on a journey to shape the future leaders of tomorrow, we are on the lookout for individuals who share our vision and embrace our values. Explore our current job openings and find your place in a team that values innovation, embraces diversity, and celebrates the transformative power of education.
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Main Purpose
To support the Principal in developing a strong and active parent community as the central pillar of the schools culture. To ensure achievement of enrolment targets, provide high quality customer service to new and existing parents and promotion and marketing of the school to relevant stakeholders.
Values
Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
Work closely with the HOS to establish effective and globally relevant practices of teaching & learning. Implement the school’s vision for quality pupil centric teaching & learning at all levels in the school linked with the GEMS expectation of excellent education.
Integrate GEMS core values into the planning and delivery of all curricular and co – curricular lessons and activities.
Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
Due to expansion, we are looking for an experienced and passionate English Language Teacher (MYP/DP) to join our team at GEMS International School Cairo for the next academic year in September 2025. Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilize appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans etc.
Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students, use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student’s needs.
Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide the full range of information within the category requested (location, curriculum, admission procedure – including the booking of tours, tour information, administration, structure etc..) to ensure the delivery of a quality customer service experience to all callers or visitors to the school.
- Respond to telephone calls and enquiries courteously and be able to direct calls to appropriate school personnel as part of the customer service provision for the school.
- Relate courteously with visitors and provide the appropriate welcome to the school to ensure a positive customer service experience.
- Maintain a caller and visitor database to track volumes on a monthly basis and act as a source of marketing for lead generation.
- Complete administration and secretarial tasks as assigned to support the broader Front of House team to achieve their objectives
- Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
GEMS Founders School Abu Dhabb is seeking an experienced Whole school Coach (teaching & learning) to join our school from August 2025.
Job Purpose:
To carry out professional duties of a middle leader focusing upon raising standards of learning and teaching across the school by driving standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• To assist the Principal and Leadership Team in the leadership and management of the school and in directed aspects of school improvement.
• To maintain and continually improve on the provision of an outstanding educational experience within Metropole School.
• To carry out teaching duties, as required, in accordance with the National Curriculum to drive teaching and learning through the school.
• Collaborate with school leadership to identify the areas of strength and areas of development in the school.
• Provide teachers with individualised and classroom-centered training, exhibiting research based instructional strategies and methodologies. Provide follow-up as needed.
• Provide professional development in the form of Team Teaching, Lesson modelling and provided Professional Development sessions.
• Provide feedback on key documents, including: SEF, Lesson Plans, Schemes of work and resourcing.
Specific Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning
• To monitor and improve the quality of learning and teaching across the school.
• To review planning and teaching methods in order to meet individual needs, including SEN,
Gifted and Talented, and children with English who are ELL.
• To exemplify good practice in the classroom and provide demonstration lessons for staff/Parents/external parties as appropriate.
• Coaching for individual teachers where required.
• To oversee the monitoring and observation cycle.
• To audit, organise, order and allocate resources across the school pertinent to the Department’s Action Plan
• To liaise with other middle leaders to ensure progression and continuity across the school
• To ensure all curriculum policies, schemes of work and general school policies are adhered to by team
• To support staff in relation to curriculum planning and assessment
• To monitor and support the work of team members through classroom visits, work scrutiny/moderation, interviews, professional dialogue and reviews of plans and records.
• To attend courses as required and disseminate information to other members of staff.
• To assist the Leadership Team with the co-ordination of staff development opportunities for all teaching and non-teaching staff within the school.
• To act as a coach or mentor when required to newly appointed staff and ensure that other staff new to the school, including supply staff, are familiar with school policies
• To ensure effective communication within your team from your department to other areas of the school.
Monitoring and Evaluation
• To develop and promote the use of assessment and school-based indicators to analyse, evaluate and improve learning and teaching
Discipline and Behaviour Management
• Ensure that high expectations for good behaviour are clearly established with appropriate guidance
Financial Management
• Take responsibility for spending in specific areas as agreed with the Principal School Community Links
• Liaise and develop good relationships with parents and other members of the wider school community
• Encourage and promote home/school partnership
• To lead information sessions for parents as required
• To lead on events and trips related to innovation and technology
• To contribute to Parents’ Evenings
• Ensure effective communication with parents
• Prepare a subject group calendar of events on a termly basis
Commitments, Knowledge, Dispositions:
• Within the subject, show an appreciation of Emirati, world cultures and Islamic values.
• Promote and support the vision, values and ethos of the school
• Work collaboratively with Head of Department to ensure student needs and are attended to
• Knowledge and understanding of what constitutes high quality educational provision and how to secure it within the Prep and Senior Schools
• A strong understanding of the UK National Curriculum and remain up to date on current changes and research in pedagogy.
• Commitment to the welfare and achievement of the students in our care
GEMS Education
• To carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Headteacher/Principal.
• Duties may be varied to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held, at the reasonable direction of the Headteacher/Principal
GEMS Founders School Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Primary to provide professional leadership and management across our school. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and the improvement of student outcomes within the school. You will work closely with the Principal/CEO and school leadership team to achieve our vision to help our people Grow, Flourish and Achieve.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to gain valuable international exposure within a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Abu Dhabi.
Why GFA?
GFA is a new brand school which offers a unique educational experience through sustainability, innovation and global citizenship.
Nestled at the heart of Abu Dhabi's sustainable urban community Masdar City, the new GEMS Founders School takes a bold step towards a more sustainable educational future with a keen focus on green initiatives and responsible environmental practices along with developing and shaping young minds to become the best version of themselves.
Offering the National Curriculum for England, the school is set to inspire students from FS1 to Year 9 and redefine the benchmarks of sustainability in the education sector.
As Head of Primary, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the direction and success of the school. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
- Work closely with the Head of School and Deputy Head / Headmaster / Headmistress / Vice Principal to establish effective and globally relevant practices of learning & teaching.
- Implement the school vision for quality in the school linked with the GEMS expectation of excellent education.
- Integrate GEMS core values into the planning and delivery of all curricular and co-curricular lessons and activities.
- Develop minimum learning outcomes for all subjects and set benchmarks to raise standards.
- Help staff develop professionally and meet time-based school improvement targets.
- Conduct needs based lesson observations / lesson appraisal and provide focused effective feedback in order to meet school targets.
- Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
- Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualifications / knowledge: College degree. Teacher Training Qualification
- Skills: Strong communication skills, verbal & written. Good ICT skills. Excellent time management skills. Good Interpersonal Skills
- Experience: Minimum 10 years teaching in Reputed schools Experience in a SLT role. Experience in change management.
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. PURPOSE:
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) formulates an effective partnership with education leaders to develop and improve HR deliverables in schools and the alignment of business objectives of the organisation. They understand and constructively challenge cluster leads.
The HRBP acts as a GEMS advisory and subject matter expert on employee engagement and talent management initiatives. Collaborate with GEMS SSC function leads to align/implement all people related policies, processes and standard operating procedures.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Talent Identification, Succession Planning and Performance Management
- Drive succession planning processes to identify and mobilize talent for movements within the GEMS network. Identify key positions and individuals within the cluster and maintain active talent information about potential successors to support engagement & retention
- Oversee talent initiatives including 9-box grid, leadership databases and talent pipelines
- Support internal talent branding and attraction strategies
- Support performance management by enabling 100% compliance of the principal termly reviews
- Maintain up to date HR cluster dashboard(s) and implement action plan to address key areas (recruitment, compliance, performance, succession planning, principal termly reviews) in regular consultation with the cluster leads and senior management at SSC on a bi-weekly basis
- Advocate efficient performance management process in schools, across all staff categories
- Work in partnership with the corporate HR Talent lead on implementation of the PDP for assigned cluster. Identifies training needs for Principals & staff on executive coaching and PDP system where necessary
Culture & Employee Relations
- Lead the organization’s climate survey actions and monitor the pulse of the organization to anticipate issues
- Represent and advocate core values through all People focused initiatives in schools
- Promote and contribute to staff wellness and wellbeing programs and initiatives
- Manage and resolve complex employee issues & whistle blower Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations in assigned school cluster
- Accountability for implementing GEMS Separation procedures, Grievance and Discipline policies in assigned schools
HR Operations & Compliance
- Provide guidance to Cluster Education leadership in collaboration with GR team to provide up-to-date knowledge of employment law and regulatory expectations
- Ensure employee reconciliations are performed by schools and support school teams to achieve 100% compliance with mandatory registrations and all regulatory guided employment approvals
- Drive Safer recruitment policy compliance across GEMS MENASA network, including ongoing advice to schools and facilitate trainings as needed
- Conduct Safer recruitment audits Analyse findings and recommend action plans for improvements
- Communicate and HR policies, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
Reporting & Data Analytics
- Leverage data to develop key priorities for driving HR agenda and business outcomes
- Owns the HR data for the assigned cluster(s) and responsible for the ongoing improvement and maintenance of the data quality
- Support implementation of HR automation projects. Work in collaboration with ERP, Data analytics and HR projects teams to deliver core automation business objectives
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Science Biology or Chemistry Specialism for an August 2025 start. There may be middle leadership opportunities for appropriately qualified candidates in the areas of curriculum, Head of Year, ECA Coordinator and Head of Careers. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced teachers to advance their careers with a globally leading company at a world-class international school located in Dubai.
GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS) opened in 2014 and is positioned in the heart of The Villa community in Dubai. It is a Premium British Curriculum School, providing an excellent standard of education to around 2000 students from Nursery (aged 2) to Year 13, with exciting plans to expand facilities further in the coming years. The school has grown rapidly and continues to be popular with families from across Dubai with over 90 nationalities represented. FPS is housed in state-of-the-art buildings with a separate sport and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, dance, drama and music rooms. Our main building contains specialist facilities such as a range of computer labs, food technology kitchen, textiles and design suite, fully equipped Design Technology workshops, science labs and much more. The school prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment that promotes innovation and a love of learning. The curriculum offers a full, broad and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, with a particular emphasis on an outstanding personalized education that allows all learners to achieve their potential and find personal success. As part of a vibrant local community, our students have the opportunity to study globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs and BTECs in a broad selection of subjects. Our teachers engage in purposeful professional development in a culture of continuous learning. A wide range of professional learning opportunities are available to teachers and FirstPoint is now a host venue for NPQ courses, with FPS seniors leaders delivering the NPQSL and NPQH courses to aspirational colleagues from across the region. At GEMS Jumeirah Primary School (JPS), we are a vibrant, forward-thinking international school that values innovation, inclusivity, and academic excellence. JPS follows the National Curriculum for England, providing a high-quality, well-rounded education that nurtures critical thinking, creativity, and curiosity in our students. We aim to develop confident, global-minded individuals ready for the challenges of their future.
We are looking for 'Outstanding' Primary Teachers to join our established team at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, Dubai, for the academic year 2025 - 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly effective teacher to make the exciting move to a leading international school, or for those already overseas and with ambition to be part of a truly 'Outstanding' school community.
At Jumeirah Primary School we aim to work together to create a nurturing environment that enables our children to discover their potential and possibilities. We want them to become fulfilled and rounded adults who will make a positive contribution to the world in which they are growing up. We allow our children the freedom to work in a variety of contexts and settings when meeting new challenges, allowing them the chance to discover and create. Gifts and talents are celebrated and fully explored.
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. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities around the world as we continue our expansion around the world. Due to the continued success of GEMS Metropole School Al Waha (MTW), we are looking to recruit a Head of Year 1 for September 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity for any ambitious educator 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 joins our team 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, including:
A large forest with over 170 trees
A working farm with animals and crops
A bio-cube tropical ecosystem, 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
Why Join GEMS?
Teaching at GEMS is not just a job—it’s a career. Our educators enjoy:
Free access to leading CPD programmes and opportunities to grow within the GEMS global network
A competitive tax-free salary
Fully furnished individual accommodation
Free schooling for dependents
Private medical insurance
Annual flights to home country
End-of-service gratuity
Access to GEMS Rewards, providing thousands of discounts and 2-for-1 offers on flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets—enhancing your salary and experience while working overseas
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact, apply now to join our thriving international school!
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