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Our accreditation allows us to offer the<b>NQT, QTS, and iPGCE programmes <\/b>to our teachers through the<b>TES Institute <\/b>. GEMS Founders School, Dubai is a uniquely dynamic environment, and anyone who joins our team has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will be part of a culture that encourages all members of our community to<b>Grow, Flourish, and Succeed <\/b>in everything we do. <\/p>\n<p>\u0641\u064a<b>GEMS <\/b>, teaching is not just a job; it is a career. Our teachers benefit from free access to world\u2011class professional development programmes and are supported to grow across the global GEMS network. Graduate teachers will benefit from our BSO accreditation and enrolment in our NQT programme, while experienced educators can take advantage of leadership pathways and international progression opportunities. 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