Primary Teacher

Job Description

Due to the continued success of our GEMS Wesgreen International School, Sharjah, we are looking to recruit a Primary Teacher to start in January 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, having received Outstanding judgments in all standards, which allows us to offer the NQT, QTS and PGCE programmes to our teachers through ESP Ltd. GEMS Wesgreen International School is truly unique, and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark.

Teaching at WGP is not just a job – it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. Graduate teachers benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment in our NQT programme, while more experienced teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities.

WGP teachers are at the forefront of opportunities for growth and development, with most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools.

• A
  
  B.Ed., or degree, and PGCE/PGDE or equivalent with strong subject knowledge.
• At least 2 years’ experience with the National Curriculum for England.
• Proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning.
• A mindset that believes all students can achieve top performance, with the drive to support them.
• Experience contributing to an enriched curriculum programme.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a four‑day working week, competitive tax‑free salary, fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to the country of residence and end‑of‑service gratuity.

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 and restaurants to retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

GEMS Wesgreen International School upholds the highest standards in child protection and wellbeing.

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.