Overview

GEMS WORLD ACADEMY – ABU DHABI http://www.gemsworldacademy-abudhabi.com/
Job Description
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Innovation Teacher to join our secondary school team. The successful candidate will be passionate about inspiring students through creative, interdisciplinary learning experiences that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation.
This role is ideal for educators with a background in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), design thinking, robotics, coding, or entrepreneurial education.
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver engaging, project-based lessons that integrate technology, design, and real-world problem solving.
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Support students in developing 21st-century skills through hands-on innovation labs, collaborative challenges, and digital tools.
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Promote a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and resilience in learning.
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Collaborate with other subject teachers to create cross-curricular opportunities that drive creativity and innovation.
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Lead and support extracurricular activities, competitions, and innovation-related events (e.g. coding clubs, robotics fairs, hackathons).
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Stay updated with global trends in education technology and innovation to continually enhance teaching practices.
Skills
ualifications & Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant subject (e.g., Technology, Engineering, Design, ICT, or similar).
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Teaching qualification/licensure (as per UAE or local regulatory requirements).
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Experience teaching innovation, STEAM, or technology in a secondary school setting.
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Familiarity with tools such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, 3D printing, coding platforms, and design software is an advantage.
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Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer:
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A supportive and inspiring learning community.
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Access to modern innovation labs and digital tools.
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Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.
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Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience and qualifications.
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.
Preferred Candidate
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
About GEMS Education
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.