Biology Teacher

Biology Teacher – August 2026

We are looking for an outstanding Biology Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail.

Our vision at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is to ‘Empower today, for a limitless tomorrow.’ We are seeking exceptional teachers to join our team who can help us achieve this goal through our belief in:
Limitless Learning, Limitless Solutions, and Limitless Possibilities. As a cognitive science driven school, evidence‑informed practice is at the heart of what we do, and we seek educators who can passionately articulate what outstanding learning and teaching looks like and translate this into practice in the classroom. All successful candidates will share the same core values of Ambition, Responsibility and Courage.

Successful candidates will be joining a fully inclusive, high performing school that is evidenced through GCSE and A‑Level results far exceeding UK national averages, a ‘Very Good’ rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB), an Outstanding rating from British Schools Overseas (BSO), ‘World Class School’ status from High Performance Learning, and being an invited member of the Cognitive Science school network.

Through our comprehensive professional learning programme, teachers have access to quality development opportunities that help them develop as professionals and contribute to our outstanding success. Partners include Step Lab instructional coaching, Cognitive Science Network, Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), the Best Practice Network (BPN) and Evidence Based Education (EBE).

• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent.
• Proven qualified experience of teaching GCSE & A-Levels.
• Ability to share exemplary teaching practices.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents.
• Proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching.
• Aspiration to work in a world‑class school with real prospects for enhancing career.
• Willingness to make a positive contribution to school community and culture through active engagement in extra‑curricular programme and community‑based events.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax‑free salary, 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.

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.