Head of Department Music -August 2026

At GEMS Wellington International School, we strive to develop students who demonstrate social responsibility within a collaborative, innovative, and authentic learning setting. We are currently seeking an exceptional Head of Department for Music who reflects our core values of integrity, empathy, and resilience to join our committed team starting in August 2026.

We take pride in being a fully inclusive, high-achieving institution with a distinguished record of success, as evidenced by our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation evaluations. Some of our notable achievements include:

• Achieving an ‘Outstanding’ rating for 14 consecutive years from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB)
• Receiving ‘Outstanding’ recognition from British Schools Overseas
• Earning the prestigious COBIS Patrons accreditation and attaining beacon status for Leadership
• Being recognized as a High Performance Learning (HPL) ‘World Class School’

Our tailored professional development program ensures that our educators stay at the forefront of global educational best practices and research. Teachers have the opportunity to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders and partners, including the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) and the Best Practice Network (BPN).

Our customized professional development initiative reflects our commitment to maintaining high educational standards while equipping our educators with innovative knowledge and techniques. The changing landscape of education requires adaptable teachers, and we provide a platform for you to excel in that role. Our collaborations with esteemed organizations such as SSAT, High Performance Learning (HPL), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and our Inquiry Driven Innovation partnership with Harvard Project Zero ensure that every educator has access to superior expertise and teaching methods. With many of our leaders promoted from within the GEMS network, our teachers have unique career advancement opportunities as we continue to grow both in the UAE and globally.

Ideal candidates will:

• Exemplify and embody our core values of integrity, empathy, and resilience in all their endeavors
• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE / PGDE or an equivalent qualification
• Have proven experience teaching Secondary A Level Music
• Bring a strong background in leading a team of educators
• Be willing to collaborate and share best practices
• Maintain a growth mindset, demonstrating reflective and solution-oriented thinking
• Approach teaching with creativity and enthusiasm
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with colleagues, students, and parents
• Have a track record of delivering exceptional learning and teaching experiences
• Aspire to work in a world-class institution with real opportunities for career growth
• Be committed to making a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active involvement in extracurricular activities and community events.

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

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

GEMS Teachers also benefit from free access to our loyalty app, GEMS Rewards, which offers significant savings on everyday expenses in the UAE. With thousands of discounts and 2-for-1 deals on flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets, your salary will go further, enhancing your ability to save while working abroad.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is required for all appointments.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.