Summary
GEMS Education is seeking an Art Teacher for GEMS Wellington, Dubai Hills, starting in January 2027. The role involves teaching art, developing pupils’ technical skills and critical understanding, and supporting individual portfolios and enrichment activities. Applicants should hold a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent qualification in Art or a related subject, have at least two years’ experience teaching the National Curriculum for England, and have experience in a British curriculum school. The package includes a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares, and an end-of-service gratuity.
The posting
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Job Description
We are seeking an exceptional Art Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington, Dubai Hills, from January 2027.
Our vision at GEMS Wellington, Dubai Hills is to provide an excellent education for all pupils. Our aim is focused on a holistic education where children achieve their very best academic results, develop their character and involve themselves in a range of co-curricular activities. We have a focus on leadership and innovation to ensure that our pupils are real world ready.
At GEMS Wellington Dubai Hills you will join a team of dedicated educators and staff who are passionate about nurturing academic excellence and personal growth within a supportive global minded environment based on our values of ambition, courage and responsibility.
Through our comprehensive professional learning programme, we ensure our teachers have access to quality development opportunities that not only help them develop as professionals but also contribute to our success. You will be empowered to inspire diverse and motivated pupils and supportive staff body.
Art's academic approach emphasises technical skill, critical understanding and ambitious, individual portfolios, preparing pupils well for further study at GCSE and A Level. The department celebrates originality and growing confidence in pupils' practical work, and the specialist team balances explicit technique teaching with space for pupils to develop their own artistic voice. Facilities include light, modern classrooms with dedicated KS4 and KS5 spaces and a broad range of materials, and new colleagues will have real opportunities to bring their own expertise, shape projects and develop exhibitions and enrichment.
Skills Description
- Hold a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent qualification in Art or a related subject
- Have at least two years’ experience teaching the National Curriculum for England
- Demonstrate exceptional subject knowledge
- Have experience working as part of a high-performing teaching team
- Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning
- Have experience teaching within a British curriculum school
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.
GEMS Safeguarding
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.
As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.