Music Teacher - August 2026
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About the Role
Due to the continued success of GEMS Founders School, Dubai, we are looking to recruit an outstanding Music Teacher to join our team in August 2026.
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Job Description
Due to the continued success of GEMS Founders School, Dubai, we are looking to recruit an outstanding Music Teacher to join our team in August 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an
Early Career Teacher
seeking valuable international exposure, or for a
more experienced educator
looking to take the next step in their career with a world-leading education company and a truly exceptional international school located in the heart of Dubai.
GEMS Founders School, Dubai
is an accredited as a
British School Overseas (BSO)
and has achieved
*Outstanding*
judgements across all standards.
Our accreditation allows us to offer the
NQT, QTS, and iPGCE programmes
to our teachers through the
TES Institute
.
GEMS Founders School, Dubai is a uniquely dynamic environment, and anyone who joins our team has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark.
In line with our school vision, you will be part of a culture that encourages all members of our community to
Grow, Flourish, and Succeed
in everything we do.
GEMS
, teaching is not just a job; it is a career.
Our teachers benefit from free access to world-class professional development programmes and are supported to grow across the global GEMS network.
Graduate teachers will benefit from our BSO accreditation and enrolment in our NQT programme, while experienced educators can take advantage of leadership pathways and international progression opportunities.
With most of our school leaders promoted from within, GEMS teachers are at the forefront of growth and professional development across our schools worldwide.
Dubai offers an outstanding lifestyle and is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city where the sun shines all year round.
Teachers here enjoy an inspiring balance of work and leisure, with endless opportunities for travel, cultural experiences, and adventure across the Middle East and beyond.
What We Offer
- All positions come with a highly competitive package including:
- A tax-free salary
- Individual fully furnished accommodation
- Free schooling for children
- Private medical insurance
- Annual airfares to your home country
- End of service gratuity
- GEMS teachers also enjoy complimentary access to the
GEMS Rewards
programme, offering thousands of discounts and two-for-one deals on flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets—helping your salary go further and enhancing your lifestyle in the UAE.
Skills
- Successful candidates will:
- Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish, and Succeed.
- Hold a Bachelor of Education or a bachelor’s degree in Music with PGCE / PGDE (or equivalent qualification)
- Have proven experience teaching Music to GCSE & A Level
- Demonstrate exemplary teaching practice and a passion for continuous improvement
- Bring a creative and enthusiastic approach to both classroom and wider school life
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work closely with colleagues, students, and parents
- Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding learning and teaching
- Be eager to make a positive contribution to our school community through active engagement in extra-curricular and community-based initiatives
- 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.
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