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Job Summary

We are looking for an outstanding Primary Teacher to join our team at GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah. At Westminster we recognize that each child is an individual; that all children are creative; that all children need to succeed. Our school promotes a safe, orderly, caring, and supportive environment that follows a strong moral code. And we will continually strive to have our parents, teachers, and community members actively involved in our students’ learning. Please use this link to see what our school is like and how we embody the belief in ‘One Tribe, One Family’.

Silhouetted by mountains and with access to 64 kilometers of white sandy beaches off the coast of the Arabian Gulf, Westminster offers teachers a unique place to live and work. Ras Al Khaimah, which means “top of the tent”, is located near the northern most point of the UAE, a mere 45 minutes from downtown Dubai and 20 minutes drive from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Living here makes accessing a variety of landscapes including the mountains, plains, beaches and mangroves an entirely unique experience from its neighboring Emirates. With an expatriate population of approximately 70% a strong community spirit awaits those who wish to join GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khamiah.

The successful candidate will have:

• A B.Ed or degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Proven experience of teaching Primary ideally within the British Curriculum
• The ability to share your outstanding practice
• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents

Candidates who meet the requirements stated above are encouraged to apply. If you are excited by this opportunity and are keen to apply please ensure to mention in your cover letter if you will be traveling with a teaching partner and what subject/year groups they are qualified to teach.

About Your Benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including: competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, tuition fee concession, private medical insurance, annual airfare to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we expand into more and more countries.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.