
GEMS
Primary Teacher
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 09/10/2026
Job overview
Date posted
25/08/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
09/10/2026
Job description
In this role you will join GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi's Primary Department, delivering high-quality, inclusive teaching that supports students with diverse learning needs within the IB and British curriculum frameworks. You will collaborate with subject teachers to design and implement strategies that promote access, progress, and achievement for all learners. You are responsible for using data effectively to monitor student progress and plan targeted interventions, and you will foster a positive, supportive classroom environment aligned with the IB Learner Profile and GEMS Core Values. Your responsibilities include contributing to the development of inclusive practices across the school, promoting equity and understanding among students and staff. You will engage with parents and the wider school community to ensure a holistic approach to student support. In this role you will bring a strong understanding of the IB philosophy and Approaches to Teaching and Learning, applying your ability to inspire, support, and challenge students to achieve their potential.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that supports students with diverse learning needs within the IB and British curriculum frameworks
- Collaborate with subject teachers to design and implement strategies that promote access, progress, and achievement for all learners
- Use data effectively to monitor student progress and plan targeted interventions
- Foster a positive, supportive classroom environment aligned with the IB Learner Profile and GEMS Core Values
- Contribute to the development of inclusive practices across the school, promoting equity and understanding among students and staff
- Engage with parents and the wider school community to ensure a holistic approach to student support
Experience & skills
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Education, or an initial degree plus a recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, PGDE, a state teaching license, or equivalent, with a specialism in Primary
- Advanced qualifications in Primary are desirable but not essential
- Bring a minimum of three years of experience teaching Primary, ideally within an IB or British curriculum context, though this is preferred but not required
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the IB philosophy and Approaches to Teaching and Learning
- Show proven ability to inspire, support, and challenge students to achieve their potential
- Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills
- Be available to join from August 2026 with an immediate start