Head of Department Film and Media-August 2026

At GEMS Wellington International School, our mission is to nurture students who embody social responsibility, empowered by a collaborative, innovative, and authentic learning environment. We are currently seeking an exceptional Head of Department for Film and Media who aligns with our values of integrity, empathy, and resilience to join our esteemed team starting August 2026.

We take pride in being a fully inclusive, high-achieving institution with a legacy of success, evidenced by our stellar performance across various accreditation and inspection frameworks. Our notable accomplishments include:

• Achieving an ‘Outstanding’ rating for 14 consecutive years from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB)
• Attaining ‘Outstanding’ status from British Schools Overseas
• Holding the esteemed COBIS Patrons accreditation with beacon status for Leadership
• Being recognized as a High Performance Learning (HPL) ‘World Class School’

Our specialized professional development program ensures our educators stay ahead in global educational practices and research. Teachers are encouraged to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners, such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) and the Best Practice Network (BPN).

Our customized professional development initiative underscores our commitment to maintaining high educational standards while positioning our educators at the forefront of global educational methods and research. As the education landscape continues to evolve, we empower our teachers to flourish as innovative educators. Collaborations with prestigious organizations like the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), High Performance Learning (HPL), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and our Inquiry Driven Innovation partnership with Harvard Project Zero provide teachers with exceptional knowledge and pedagogical approaches. Many of our leaders are promoted from within the GEMS network, offering our educators unique career advancement opportunities as we expand both in the UAE and globally.

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Exemplify and embody our core values of integrity, empathy, and resilience in all their actions
• Hold a BEd or a Bachelor’s degree with a PGCE/PGDE or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrate proven experience in teaching Secondary A Level Film and Media
• Have documented leadership experience in guiding a team of educators
• Be open to collaboration and sharing best practices
• Maintain a growth mindset that is reflective and solution-focused
• Approach teaching with creativity and enthusiasm
• Exhibit outstanding interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with colleagues, students, and parents
• Show a successful history of delivering excellent learning and teaching outcomes
• Aspire to contribute to an exceptional school environment with genuine opportunities for career growth
• Be willing to positively engage in our school community and culture by actively participating in extracurricular activities and community events.

In-person interviews will take place in the UK from February 20th to 22nd at four locations: London, Manchester, Cardiff, and Glasgow.

All positions come with a competitive remuneration package that includes: a tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual flights to the home country, and an end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also benefit from complimentary access to our loyalty app, GEMS Rewards, which provides significant savings on everyday expenses in the UAE. With thousands of discounts and 2-for-1 offers on various services such as flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail, your salary can go further while maximizing your savings potential during your time abroad.

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