Individuals and Societies BTEC Teacher Dubai

GEMS World Academy in Dubai is currently seeking an Individuals and Societies BTEC Teacher to join their faculty for the academic year starting in August 2025.

Here’s a breakdown of the role and relevant information:

The Role:

• The Individuals and Societies department at GEMS World Academy (GWA) has a strong record of student success and aims to inspire a love of learning.
• The department values dedication from its staff, strong subject knowledge, and a forward-thinking approach to curriculum and data.
• The school is looking for an innovative teacher to join their successful team.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Effectively teach and support students to achieve success in Individuals and Societies, specifically within the BTEC framework.
• A passion for working in a diverse and non-selective community is important.
• A strong desire for continuous professional development and delivering outstanding teaching and learning experiences.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor of Education degree OR an initial degree with a relevant teaching qualification such as a PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent specialization in Individuals and Societies.
• Advanced qualifications are preferred but not mandatory.
• Ideally, a minimum of 3 years of experience teaching Upper High School/Secondary Individuals and Societies, preferably within an IB curriculum school (though not always mandatory).
• A strong understanding of the IB DP framework and Approaches to Teaching is advantageous.

About GEMS World Academy – Dubai:

• GWA is a private, co-educational IB World School catering to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
• Established in 2008, it is part of the GEMS Education network.
• The school is authorized to deliver all four IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), and the Career-related Programme (CP).
• The school has a diverse student body with over 1200 students from over 80 nationalities.
• GWA offers a 21st-century learning environment with excellent facilities, including a library and research center, planetarium, science labs, a large auditorium, language institute, innovation hubs, educational gardens, and extensive sports facilities.
• The school also offers a large mother tongue program with 14 languages.
• GWA is known for its high expectations, ambition for students, and strong pastoral support.

About BTEC:

• They are widely recognized by universities and employers.
• BTECs are assessed through a series of assignments, often based on real-life scenarios, rather than solely relying on final exams.
• They are available across various levels, with Level 3 BTEC Nationals being comparable to A-Levels.
• GEMS World Academy Dubai offers the IB Career-related Programme (CP), which can incorporate BTEC qualifications as the career-related study component. Currently, they offer BTEC in Business, and there is a noted desire for more BTEC subject options within the CP.

Working in Dubai and at GEMS Education:

• GEMS Education is a large network of international schools.
• They typically offer a comprehensive employment package, which may include a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation or a housing allowance, free schooling for dependents (usually up to a certain number), private medical insurance, annual airfares to the country of residence, and an end-of-service gratuity.

If you are a qualified and enthusiastic teacher with experience or an interest in teaching Individuals and Societies within a BTEC framework and the IB curriculum, this could be an excellent opportunity at a leading international school in Dubai. You can find more details and application information on the GEMS Education careers website.