Primary Teacher of Music & Drama

Overview

Due to the continued success of GEMS Metropole School Al Waha, we are looking to recruit a Primary Teacher of Music & Drama for August 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious teacher to gain valuable international exposure, or take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Dubai.

GEMS Metropole School Al Waha, Dubai is unique and offers teachers a chance to leave their mark. You will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive community, nurturing future leaders. Our values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect and kindness form the foundations of our 21st century curriculum, complemented by outstanding facilities and resources including a large forest with over 170 trees, a farm with animals and crops, a bio-cube tropical eco-system home to a resident poisonous dart frog, unique BTEC offerings including an electronic automotive engineering workshop, excellent performing arts facilities and state-of-the-art sporting facilities.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers have access to leading CPD programmes and the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. GEMS teachers are at the forefront of growth and development, with most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools.

• Embody and role model our core values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect and kindness
• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Proven qualified experience of teaching at Primary level
• 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
• Proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching
• Aspiring to work in a world-class school with real prospects for career growth
• Willing to contribute to the school community and culture through active engagement in extra-curricular programmes and community-based events

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including 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, with thousands of discounts and offers on flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, enhancing your ability to save whilst working overseas.

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