Piano Teacher – August 2026 Full-time

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.

At GEMS School of Research and Innovation, we provide a seamless educational journey from Pre-Prep + Prep to Sixth Form, enhanced by cutting-edge technology and a forward-thinking curriculum. In the Pre-Prep + Prep stages, we prioritise personalized learning through gamification and advanced technologies, alongside a strong emphasis on science, computing, reading, writing, and the arts. Our facilities include an innovation lab, specialist IT equipment, and programs in sports such as gymnastics, martial arts, basketball, and cricket. Emerging technologies like robotics, AI, machine learning, and VR/AR are integrated to enhance learning, including advanced Arabic provision. In Secondary and Sixth Form, students benefit from tailored pathways with a wide range of GCSEs, A-levels in subjects like sciences, business, and fine arts, supported by university-linked lectures and industry placements. Advanced tools such as Web3/blockchain, drones, autonomous vehicles, and esports labs prepare students for future careers. Sixth Form further bridges school, university, and industry through global partnerships and cutting-edge technology, ensuring students excel academically while acquiring real-world skills.

SRI GEMS is seeking an exceptional, versatile, and inspiring Piano Teacher to join the Creative and Performing Arts Faculty as a full-time, school-employed member of staff. This role sits at the heart of the school’s instrumental music programme, combining the delivery of structured one-to-one piano tuition throughout the school day with accompaniment, performance, and ensemble responsibilities across a vibrant calendar of concerts, productions, examinations, and special events. The postholder will manage their own teaching timetable, delivering up to 53 thirty-minute individual lessons per week, alongside full administrative, communication, and scheduling responsibilities associated with running an active and high-profile 1:1 instrumental programme. The successful candidate will be an outstanding musician and pianist, a skilled, empathetic and engaging teacher, and a highly organised, proactive professional who actively contributes to SRI GEMS’s culture of excellence in the performing arts.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

• 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
• A Master’s degree or equivalent qualification is preferred
• Have proven experience of teaching Piano to children from age 5-16
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective and solution focussed
• 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.

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Job Details

• Job Location: Dubai, UAE
• Company Industry: Education
• Company Type: Employer (Private Sector)
• Job Role: Education
• Employment Status: Full time
• Employment Type: Full Time Employee

Preferred Candidate

• Career Level: Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
• Degree: Bachelors