Humanities Teacher

ASTON EDUCATION; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 130,093 - 159,057; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-Free Salary

Accommodation / Housing Allowance

Medical Insurance

Dependent Visa Support & Medical保险

Tuition Fee Discount

Flight Allowance

Teacher Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Aston Education is partnering with a thriving British international school in Dubai to recruit a full-time Humanities Teacher starting August 2026. The role covers Religious Studies, History or Geography for KS3–KS5, preparing students for iGCSE and A‑Levels, with a focus on high achievement and inclusive practice.

The position offers a tax-free salary with housing allowance, medical insurance and visa support, along with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• PGCE and QTS / QTLS are required.
• Degree in Humanities or related field is required.
• Experience teaching UK Humanities in secondary schools is essential.
• Solid knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for Humanities.
• Proven track record of improving teaching and learning.
• Commitment to excellence, inclusivity and community.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Studies, History or Geography across KS3–KS5 and prepare for iGCSE and A‑Level exams.
• Implement policies reflecting the school's commitment to high achievement in teaching and learning.
• Use data to identify underachieving students and plan effective interventions.

Skills

UK National Curriculum knowledge

Secondary Humanities teaching

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven instruction

Education

PGCE and QTS / QTLS

Degree in Humanities

Job description

Job: Humanities Teacher

Employer: British International School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Start date: 19th August 2026

Annual Tax-Free Salary: £26,500 - £32,400 + Benefits including housing, flight allowance, medical and gratuity (worth over £15,000)

Contract: Full-time, fixed term for 2 years

Aston Education is working with a thriving and vibrant British international school in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. They are looking for a full-time Humanities Teacher to start in August 2026.

The employer:

The school is a thriving and popular international school for students aged 3-18. They opened their doors 25 years ago and they have over 3000 students today. The student cohort is a diverse range of nationalities together with a high proportion of Emirati Nationals. The school is committed to excellence, inclusivity, and community.

They follow the British Curriculum from EYFS to KS5, and they offer excellent modern facilities. The school's key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy, inquiry-based learning and critical thinking and problem-solving.

The school's Leadership Team is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of their staff, and they foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and professional growth. They believe schools flourish when their people flourish.

Job Responsibilities

As a Humanities Teacher, you'll teach Religious Studies, History or Geography across KS3, KS4 and KS5 and prepare the students for iGCSE and A level exams.

You'll implement policies and practices which reflect the school's commitment to high achievement through effective teaching and learning.

You'll use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving and create and implement effective plans of action to support those students.

Skills and Qualifications required

• PGCE and QTS / QTLS
• Degree in Humanities or related field
• Successful UK teaching experience in Humanities (Religious Studies, History or Geography) at secondary school level
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for Humanities
• Proven track record of improving teaching and learning
• Commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Tax-Free Salary
• Accommodation / Housing Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Dependent Visa Support & Medical Insurance
• Tuition Fee Discount
• Flight Allowance
• Teacher Bonus Scheme

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications and enquiries: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal discussion and to apply for this Humanities Teacher job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.