Forest School Teacher

2 weeks ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS Education Full time

GEMS SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Dubai, UAE Posted 3 days ago Expires in 2 months Ref: JB5233952

With a 65-year legacy of excellence and a global reputation as one of the largest and most awarded private education providers, GEMS Education integrates cutting-edge advancements through its extensive networks and high-level partnerships. Join the GEMS School of Research and Innovation, where significant investments in AI, robotics, and state-of-the-art facilities drive exceptional student outcomes in academics and well-being. As a leader in educational innovation, we offer a forward-thinking environment focused on personalised learning, holistic development, and the opportunity to shape the future of education.

The Forest School Teacher will lead engaging, hands-on outdoor learning experiences that foster resilience, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Through child-led activities such as campfires, tool use, and shelter building, the role supports holistic student development while ensuring a safe and well-maintained Forest School environment.

Salient accountabilities:
  • Plan and deliver engaging Forest School sessions that foster resilience, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Teach practical outdoor skills, including campfires, tool use, knot work, and shelter building.
  • Ensure Forest School activities promote child-led learning and contribute to students' holistic development.
  • Prepare and maintain up-to-date risk assessments, ensuring all relevant staff are informed of safety measures.
  • Support the school in maintaining and developing the Forest School area based on ecological needs.
  • Maintain tools, materials, and equipment, advising on necessary purchases and completing order requests.
  • Participate in performance appraisals and set professional targets in collaboration with the Line Manager.
  • Attend year group planning meetings to support the integration of Forest School within the curriculum.
Skills

Person specification:

  • Embody and role model our core values of integrity, empathy and fortitude in everything they do.
  • Be a Level 3 Forest school leader, or be actively working towards this qualification.
  • Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent.
  • A Master's degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.
  • 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-curricular programme and community-based events.

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 www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

Join GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI), a cutting-edge institution in Dubai Sports City that brings together world-class teachers, the latest AI technologies, and unparalleled facilities to reimagine education and personalise learning like never before.

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