Primary Art Teacher - August 2025
About This Role
Due to the ongoing success of GEMS FirstPoint School, we are seeking to hire Primary Art Teachers for August 2025. This presents an excellent opportunity for seasoned educators to elevate their careers with a world-renowned organization at a prestigious international school situated in Dubai.
FirstPoint School is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and values-driven educational atmosphere, offering a rich array of extracurricular activities that encourage innovation and a passion for learning. Our goal is to create an environment where every student can realize their potential and achieve personal success. Our students pursue globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs, and BTECs across a wide range of subjects.
Teaching at GEMS transcends mere employment; it represents a professional journey. Our educators benefit from complimentary access to leading CPD programs and have the chance to grow alongside the company on an international scale. Newly qualified teachers will gain from our British Schools Overseas accreditation and enrollment in our ECT program, while more seasoned professionals can explore advanced and expedited career pathways. GEMS teachers are at the forefront of development and growth, with many of our leaders emerging from within the GEMS network.
Skills
Ideal candidates will:
- Exemplify and model our core values of Resilience, Empathy, Adaptability, Dynamism, and Individuality
- Possess a BEd or Bachelor’s degree along with a PGCE/PGDE or equivalent
- Have demonstrable experience teaching Art to primary students
- Exhibit the ability to share exemplary teaching methodologies
- Approach teaching with creativity and enthusiasm, both in and out of the classroom
- Have outstanding interpersonal skills for collaboration with colleagues, students, and parents
- Maintain a proven record of delivering exceptional learning experiences
- Aspire to work in a top-tier school with genuine opportunities for professional development
- Be eager to actively engage in our school community and culture through participation in extracurricular programs and community events
All positions come with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- A competitive tax-free salary
- Fully-furnished individual accommodation
- Complimentary schooling
- Private medical insurance
- Annual flight allowances to your home country
- End-of-Service Gratuity
Middle leadership roles may be available for suitably qualified candidates.
GEMS teachers also enjoy free access to our loyalty app, GEMS Rewards (www.gemsrewards.com), which offers substantial savings on everyday expenses in the UAE. We provide thousands of discounts and 2-for-1 deals on a variety of services, including flights, hotels, dining, and retail, allowing you to stretch your salary further and increase your savings while working abroad.