Teacher of Geography – September 2025

Due to a large expansion of facilities, we are currently seeking to employ a range of experienced personnel for posts within Jumeirah College, Dubai. These appointments are for September 2025 start.

We are currently seeking to employ an experienced Teacher of Geography for Jumeirah College, Dubai. This appointment is for September 2025 start.

The School

Jumeirah College is a GEMS Premium Secondary School which delivers the National Curriculum for England, offering the full range of GCSE and A level courses. Our student body is a dynamic international community of over 1,200 students from over 62 nationalities. We take pride in the development of the whole child, recognising the importance of developing cultural and global awareness.  We have a thriving enriched curriculum which provides a diverse range of activities, initiatives and charitable endeavours that both engage our student body and embed our philosophy of global awareness and world citizenship.  For more information please see our website.

The College has been repeatedly judged to be Outstanding in inspections. Although non-selective at admission, our students achieve exceptional exam results which compare to top UK schools.  In 2024 over 100% of GCSE results were 9-4 out of which 48% were 9, and at A level over 80% of all grades were A*/A with 100% A*/C. This success enables our students to move on to the very top universities around the world, including Cambridge, UCL, Stanford, Monash and Toronto.  

As one of the leading schools in the Middle East, Jumeirah College is the first-choice school for many families. The school is a member of BSME and COBIS. The success of the school has been repeatedly recognised with Jumeirah College being nominated for a series of awards, including being shortlisted as ‘International School of the Year’ by the TES. 

Jumeirah College is an inclusive school. 

The Post: Teacher of Geography

From September 2025 we are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Geography to join the College. 

The successful candidate will work in an exceptional department which is both extremely popular and effective.  In 2024 the results in GCSE were outstanding, with 100% of students receiving 9-4 (A*-C) grades. The results were equally impressive with A Level – 100% of students receiving A*-C grades out of which 80% were A*/A.

The opportunities which Geography present for students is central to the philosophy of the school. As a result, this appointment is crucial to the continued development of Jumeirah College.

The successful applicant will be required to have the following:

• A B.Ed. or degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent with exceptional subject knowledge.
• At least 2 years’ experience of the National Curriculum for England.
• Experience teaching Geography upto A-Level. We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well-qualified individuals. You should have a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching. 
• A mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so.
• Experience which will enable a contribution to our enriched curriculum programme.

Application Process

If you meet these criteria we would very much welcome your application.

We offer an excellent remuneration package including competitive tax free salary, furnished accommodation, medical insurance, visa costs, baggage allowance, annual flight allowance and free school places for up to two dependants.

To apply for the above role, kindly apply via the online application site. In addition, please email your resume to Brenda Farrell, HR at b.farrell_jcd@gemsedu.com.  The subject of all applications must include the job title and the job reference number. 

Jumeirah College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students.  A UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.