Job description / Role

Job Description

Due to the continued success of our GEMS Founders School Dubai, We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Maths – Secondary to lead our passionate team of educators in our Mathematics department – January 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for more experienced teachers to 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.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. As part of our commitment to developing our teachers, Graduate teachers will benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment to our NQT programme; while our more experienced teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities. GEMS teachers are at the forefront of opportunities for growth and development; with most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools.

We are looking for an outstanding, innovative leader to join the GEMS Founders Family. The successful candidate will play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

– Lead, mentor, and support a team of Maths teachers to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
– Monitor and assess student progress, providing timely intervention and support as needed.
– Collaborate with other department heads and school leadership to promote a cohesive educational experience.
– Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

– Bachelor of Education Graduate
– Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish & Succeed
– Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
– Have proven experience of teaching Maths to A Level.
– Have the 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
– 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 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. 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.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.