Primary Teacher - August 2026

Due to the continued success of our GEMS Wesgreen Internation School, Sharjah we are looking to recruit Primary Teachers to start in August 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT to gain valuable international exposure, or for more experienced teachers to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute.

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. As part of our commitment to developing our teachers, Graduate teachers will benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment to our NQT programme; while our more experienced teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities. 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:

• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree in Primary Teaching with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
  

• 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:
  A four-day working week, 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 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.

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