GEMS
Social Studies / Humanities Secondary Teacher
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
16/07/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 10,000 - 15,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
30/08/2025
Job description
GEMS Founders School Masdar City is seeking a dedicated Social Studies / Humanities Secondary Teacher to join their vibrant team in August 2025. The school is part of the prestigious GEMS Education network, offering teachers unmatched access to career development and international teaching experience. This role is open to both Early Career Teachers and experienced professionals. The ideal candidate will contribute positively to the school community, deliver high-quality teaching, and support students in achieving their potential within the British curriculum framework.
Required skills
social studies instruction
humanities teaching
British curriculum
lesson planning
differentiated instruction
classroom management
student assessment
PGCE/PGDE curriculum
interpersonal communication
creativity in teaching
parent engagement
school community participation
educational leadership potential
extracurricular involvement
classroom technology use
international education exposure
Key responsibilities
- Deliver engaging Social Studies / Humanities lessons aligned with the British curriculum.
- Model core values of Grow, Flourish & Achieve in all school activities.
- Inspire students through innovative, differentiated instruction and classroom management.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote cross-curricular learning and holistic student development.
- Prepare and assess student work to provide accurate feedback and progress reports.
- Engage actively in school events, parent communication, and extra-curricular programmes.
- Contribute to the development of departmental planning, curriculum enrichment, and resource development.
- Utilize available CPD opportunities, including NQT and QTS programmes via TES Institute.
- Maintain high levels of professionalism, safeguarding, and wellbeing in and outside of the classroom.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Minimum 2 years of teaching experience (ECTs are encouraged to apply).
- Experience teaching the British curriculum preferred.
- Proven ability to deliver outstanding learning and teaching.
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Creative and enthusiastic attitude toward teaching and school culture.
- Willingness to participate in extra-curricular activities and school community events.
- Eligibility for UAE employment and clearance of UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.