Economics Teacher

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Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding Economics Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis from August 2026.

Are you ready to make a profound impact on education?

At GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis (WSO), we are not just a school; we are a thriving community that lives and breathes our core values every day. We are Unified
, Aspirational
, and uphold the highest standards of Integrity
. We are looking for secondary educators who embody these values to join our dynamic team.

We are a fully inclusive, high‑performing school that places a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of both staff and students. Our success is reflected in our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks, and we take great pride in our achievements.

Our mission is to develop students who are "World Class and World Ready". We aim to prepare our students not only for exams but for life beyond the classroom, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our vision is to empower every student to pursue their own pathways and opportunities within our diverse environment.

Do you align with this philosophy, and can you contribute to our ongoing educational mission?

We are proud to be recognised by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a school that upholds the highest standards of education. Our foundation stage has earned an 'Outstanding' rating for over a decade; the primary school has also been rated ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas. As a High Performance Learning (HPL) School
, we are a 'World Class School'.

Do you have the experience and enthusiasm to help drive WSO’s continued success?

• Building positive relationships with students
• Adapting learning to meet the needs of all learners
• Bringing creativity and fun into lessons
• Strong, evidence‑based teaching pedagogy

Do these values align with your approach to teaching?

If you are an educator who thrives on working with extraordinary students and is fully invested in nurturing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators, we invite you to join us at GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis.

• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience of teaching Economics to KS4/KS5 or equivalent
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective, and solution focused
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
• 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.

We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement, therefore early applications are recommended.

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
• 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, 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save while working overseas.

Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.

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.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

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