Primary KS1 Teachers - Sept 2025

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description
We are looking for outstanding Primary KS1 teachers to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis from September 2025.
Are you ready to make a profound impact on education?
At GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis (WSO), we are not just a school; we are a thriving community that lives and breathes our core values every day. We are Unified , Aspirational , and uphold the highest standards of Integrity . We are looking for Primary educators who embody these values to join our dynamic team.
We are a fully inclusive, high-performing school that places a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of both staff and students. Our success is reflected in our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks, and we take great pride in our achievements.
Our Mission and Vision:
Our mission is to develop students who are "World Class and World Ready" . We aim to prepare our students not only for exams but for life beyond the classroom, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our vision is to empower every student to pursue their own pathways and opportunities within our diverse environment.
Do you align with this philosophy, and can you contribute to our ongoing educational mission?
Recognition and Accolades:
We are proud to be recognised by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a school that upholds the highest standards of education. Among our many accolades, our Foundation Stage has earned an 'Outstanding' rating for over a decade, setting the tone for exceptional early education. This excellence extends throughout our Primary School, which has also been rated Outstanding by British Schools Overseas. As a High Performance Learning (HPL) School , we are thrilled to hold the status of a 'World Class School' , where innovative teaching methods and personalised learning pathways are the norm.
Do you have the experience and enthusiasm to help drive WSO's continued success?

Our Teaching DNA:
At GEMS WSO, our teaching philosophy is built on the core principles we believe are essential for educators working with our wonderful students. These principles form the foundation of everything we do in the classroom:
• Building positive relationships with students
• Adapting learning to meet the needs of all learners
• Bringing creativity and fun into lessons
• Strong, evidence-based teaching pedagogy
Do these values align with your approach to teaching?
Join a Team Committed to Excellence:
If you are an educator who thrives on working with extraordinary students and is fully invested in nurturing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators, we invite you to join us at GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis.

Successful candidates will need to:
• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience of teaching primary level - KS1
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective, and solution focused
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
• 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.
Please note:
GEMS Education will be visiting the UK (London & Manchester) in October 2025, giving our UK based candidates the opportunity to interview in person for the next academic year (shortlisted overseas candidates will be offered online interviews).
Dates and locations will be confirmed upon successful invitation to interview - please state your preferred location (London or Manchester) to interview in your covering letter. This will be a closed event and by invitation only.
We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement, therefore early applications are recommended.
Join us in shaping the future of education. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and help them become truly world-class and world-ready individuals.

About Your Benefits
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. 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.