Psychology Teacher

Overview

We are looking for an outstanding Psychology Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis from August 2026.

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 seek secondary educators who embody these values to join our dynamic team. We are a fully inclusive, high‑performing school that emphasizes 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 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.

We are proud to be recognised by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a school that upholds the highest standards of education. 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 hold the status of a 'World Class School', where innovative teaching methods and personalised learning pathways are the norm.

• 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

• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience of teaching Psychology to KS4/KS5 or equivalent
• 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.

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
• 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, with thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save while working overseas.

Trusted for over 60 years, GEMS Education is now a third‑generation education family, beginning in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we educate over 170,000 students from more than 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools worldwide; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.

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