Humanities Coordinator - CBSE Curriculum

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional school environment

Leadership responsibility

Collaborative planning opportunities

Job summary

LEAMS Education is seeking a Humanities Coordinator for its school in Dubai, UAE. The role is focused on enhancing humanities curriculum, ensuring compliance with CBSE and KHDA standards, and supporting teachers. Candidates should possess a Master's degree, a minimum of 4 years of UAE teaching experience, and a solid understanding of curriculum standards.

This is a unique opportunity to lead academic improvement and collaborate with a dedicated team of educators to foster student success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in the UAE education sector.
• Previous experience as a Humanities Coordinator or senior teacher.
• Strong understanding of KHDA regulations and Dubai school expectations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate humanities curriculum planning and assessment practices.
• Monitor teaching and learning effectiveness.
• Support teachers in lesson delivery and curriculum adherence.

Skills

Humanities coordination

CBSE curriculum

KHDA regulations

Curriculum development

Social studies, history, and geography teaching

Citizenship education

UAE education standards

Academic coordination

Lesson planning

Teacher support

Student assessment

Progress tracking

Department leadership

Curriculum mapping

School improvement

Educational trends

Teaching standards

Data analysis

Academic documentation

English communication

Team leadership

Parent communication

Education

Master’s degree in Humanities or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or a related field

Job description

Role Overview

Humanities Coordinator – CBSE Curriculum is a full‑time Education Management role located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position focuses on leading humanities curriculum coordination, teaching standards, curriculum development, KHDA compliance support, and academic improvement within a CBSE school. The coordinator will work closely with teachers, leadership, and parents to enhance student progress and uphold CBSE and UAE educational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate humanities curriculum planning, teaching standards, assessment practices, and academic expectations across assigned year groups.
• Support teachers in delivering effective lessons in line with CBSE academic standards.
• Lead curriculum development, schemes of work, lesson planning guidance, assessment schedules, and departmental improvement priorities.
• Monitor teaching and learning through lesson plan reviews, student work checks, classroom observations, and progress data analysis.
• Work with teachers to improve pedagogy, student engagement, differentiated instruction, and learning outcomes.
• Support students in developing knowledge of history, geography, social studies, citizenship, culture, society, and global awareness.
• Ensure humanities curriculum delivery reflects CBSE requirements, UAE education expectations, and school academic goals.
• Apply knowledge of KHDA regulations to support documentation, inspection readiness, school improvement, and academic quality.
• Liaise with school leadership to review student progress, attainment, curriculum coverage, and areas requiring development.
• Provide guidance to teachers on assessment methods, feedback quality, intervention planning, and student support strategies.
• Stay updated with educational trends, curriculum innovation, teaching methodologies, and developments in humanities education.
• Maintain accurate departmental records, curriculum documents, assessment data, meeting notes, and academic evidence.
• Encourage the use of interactive teaching methods, digital resources, project‑based learning, and inquiry‑led classroom practice.
• Build a collaborative department culture focused on accountability, professional growth, and improved student achievement.
• Communicate professionally with teachers, coordinators, parents, students, and senior leadership when required.
• Perform additional humanities coordination duties as assigned by school leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Master’s degree with a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the UAE education sector.
• Previous experience as a Humanities Coordinator, Social Studies Coordinator, Subject Lead, or senior humanities teacher.
• Strong understanding of KHDA regulations and Dubai school compliance expectations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of CBSE academic standards and curriculum requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide teachers and support departmental improvement.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Substantial knowledge of curriculum development and current educational trends.
• Strong skills in lesson planning, assessment review, teacher support, and academic documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, students, and parents.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to deadlines, curriculum standards, and school improvement requirements.
• Applicant must be physically present in the UAE.

Key Skills

• Humanities coordination
• CBSE curriculum
• KHDA regulations
• Curriculum development
• Social studies, history, and geography teaching
• Citizenship education
• UAE education standards
• Academic coordination
• Lesson planning
• Teacher support
• Student assessment
• Progress tracking
• Department leadership
• Curriculum mapping
• School improvement
• Educational trends
• Teaching standards
• Data analysis
• Academic documentation
• English communication
• Team leadership
• Parent communication

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: 12,000–18,000 AED per month (estimated range based on similar roles in the area).

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a professional school environment, leadership responsibility, collaboration with experienced educators, and the chance to improve curriculum quality, teacher practice, and student learning across the humanities department.

About the Company

LEAMS Education operates British curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai with a strong focus on academic quality, professional growth, and student‑centered learning. The group supports educators through collaborative planning, structured development, and continuous improvement while creating school environments that encourage achievement, confidence, cultural awareness, responsibility, and future‑ready skills.