Biology Teacher- August 2026

Job Description

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 Biology Teachers who are willing to uphold our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established team for August 2026.

School Highlights

We are a fully inclusive, high performing school, with a long history of success. This is evidenced through our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks. Some specific examples include:

• Rated as 'Outstanding' for 14 consecutive years by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB)


• Rated as 'Outstanding' by British Schools Overseas


• Holder of the coveted COBIS Patrons accreditation, with beacon status for Leadership.


• Recognition as a High Performance Learning (HPL) 'World class School'.

Professional Development

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). Our collaboration with esteemed organisations such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), High Performance Learning (HPL), the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development (OECD), and our Inquiry Driven Innovation partnership with Harvard Project Zero ensures that every teacher is equipped with world class knowledge and pedagogy. With most of our leaders being promoted from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to further progress their career as we continue our expansion within the UAE and around the world.

Skills & Qualifications

• Embody and role model our core values of integrity, empathy and fortitude in everything they do.


• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent.


• Have proven experience of teaching Secondary A Level Biology.


• 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 cultural programme and community based events.

Interview Process

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

Remuneration & Benefits

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.

Compliance & Safeguarding

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.