Primary EYFS Teachers

Overview

At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all of our students are beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience. We are seeking exceptional Primary (EYFS) Teachers who are willing to uphold our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established team for August 2026.

We are a fully inclusive, high performing school, with a long history of success evidenced through our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks.

Through our personalised professional development programme, we ensure our teachers are at the forefront of global educational best practice and research. Our teachers have the opportunity to engage with a wide number of stakeholders and partners, such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) and the Best Practice Network (BPN). We collaborate with organisations such as SSAT, High Performance Learning (HPL), the OECD, and Harvard Project Zero to equip teachers with world-class knowledge and pedagogy.

Most of our leaders are promoted from within the GEMS network, positioning GEMS teachers to advance their careers as we continue expansion within the UAE and around the world.

• Embody and role model our core values of integrity, empathy and fortitude in everything you do
• Collaborate and share outstanding practice with colleagues
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment and school community

• Hold a BEd or a Bachelor’s degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience of teaching at the primary level (EYFS)
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
• Have a growth mindset, be reflective and solution-focused
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching
• Aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for career progression
• Willingness to contribute to the school community through active engagement in extra-curricular activities and community-based events

Face-to-face interviews will take place in the UK between 20th–22nd February across four locations:
London, Manchester, Cardiff and Glasgow.

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, including discounts on flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets.