Head of Social Studies – Secondary (UAE) | Curriculum Lead

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is seeking a Social Studies HOD – Secondary for a full-time leadership role. This position involves coordinating the Social Studies department, supporting teachers, and improving academic standards within a CBSE curriculum school.

The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Education with a Social Studies specialization and have relevant teaching experience in the UAE. Strong leadership and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Social Studies, Humanities, History, Geography, Civics, and related curriculum areas.
• Relevant teaching experience in the UAE.
• Previous experience as a Head of Department, coordinator, subject lead, or senior teacher.
• Experience in a CBSE curriculum school.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, planning, and team coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Secondary Social Studies department within a CBSE curriculum school.
• Work directly with Social Studies teachers to improve teaching skills.
• Support development of effective pedagogy to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum maps, lesson plans, assessments, and learning resources.
• Monitor teaching quality through classroom support and feedback.
• Help teachers align lessons with CBSE academic standards and UAE expectations.

Skills

Social Studies leadership

Head of Department

Secondary teaching

CBSE curriculum

Humanities education

Curriculum planning

Teacher mentoring

Academic standards

Student outcomes

UAE teaching framework

Classroom observation

Lesson planning

Assessment planning

Progress tracking

Department coordination

Student engagement

Academic intervention

English communication

UAE school experience

Immediate joining

Interview availability in UAE

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Education with Social Studies specialization

M.A. or B.A. in Humanities or Social Studies

Job description

LEAMS Education in Dubai is seeking a Social Studies HOD – Secondary for a full-time leadership role. This position involves coordinating the Social Studies department, supporting teachers, and improving academic standards within a CBSE curriculum school.

The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Education with a Social Studies specialization and have relevant teaching experience in the UAE. Strong leadership and mentoring skills are essential.