Economics Teachers - Aug 2026
GEMS World Academy, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 17 August 2026
- Apply by:
- 28 November 2025
Job overview
THE ACADEMY
THE ROLE
We welcome expressions of interest from passionate Economics practitioners who believe their skills, experience, and values align with GEMS World Academy’s commitment to inspiring a love of learning, with opportunities available from August 2026.
SKILLS
- A Bachelor of Education degree, or an initial degree plus a relevant teaching qualification such as a PGCE, PGDE or equivalent specialism in Economics
- Advanced qualifications are preferred but not essential
- A minimum of 3 years experience teaching Secondary Economics, ideally within an IB curriculum school, however, this is not mandatory
- Proven experience teaching Economics
- A strong understanding of the IB MYP & DP framework and Approaches to Teaching is preferred
- A strong desire to continually improve their practice and deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences for their students
- The experience, personality and educational philosophy that aligns with a leading IB World School like GEMS World Academy
- August 2026 availability
YOUR PACKAGE AND BENEFITS
- A highly collaborative working environment and excellent support system
- An extensive programme of continuing professional development
- Training with the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) for teachers delivering the IB
- The chance to shape the future of the department in collaboration with the leadership team and external education professionals
- The opportunity to develop personally and professionally, with access to a structured performance management system, and with opportunities to advance to positions of greater responsibility
- A commitment to staff wellbeing, including access to all of our sports facilities, termly fitness and wellbeing sessions, and staff social events
- GEMS Rewards which offers a package of benefits for staff such as retail discounts, savings on gym memberships, cinema tickets and many other offers
NEXT STEPS
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.
Recruiter contact:
About GEMS World Academy, Dubai
- GEMS World Academy, Dubai
- PO Box 126260, Al Barsha South
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
GEMS World Academy-Dubai (GWA) is a private, co-educational IB World School for PreK to Grade 12 students. Established in 2008 as a member of GEMS Education, the Academy is authorised to deliver the PYP, MYP, DP and CP programmes, and is also accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). We serve a multi-ethnic community in the heart of Dubai. Our ethos is grounded in the IB Learner Profile; we encourage intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and foster a real sense of communal endeavour. The Academy has gained national and international recognition for its work to improve outcomes for students, as well as its aspirational and inclusive vision. As a member of the GWA community you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Academy whilst working alongside an exceptionally talented group of teachers and leaders.
Values and vision
The academy’s mission is to offer a world-class education by maximising its students’ learning and enabling them to move on to make a positive contribution to the local and global society. It aspires to develop inquiring, reflective and caring learners with an intercultural understanding and respect which will help them contribute to the creation of a better world.
The GEMS education core values lie at the heart of the academy’s holistic approach to education and set the standard that it expects from all employees, teachers, parents and students. These values are: growing by learning; pursuing excellence; leading through innovation and global citizenship.
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