Humanities Teacher, ASTON EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Accommodation / Housing Allowance

Medical Insurance

Dependent Visa Support & Medical INS

Tuition Fee Discount

Flight Allowance

Teacher Bonus Scheme

Job summary

British International School, Dubai, invites applications for a Humanities Teacher to deliver Religious Studies, History or Geography across KS3–KS5, preparing students for iGCSE and A level. This full-time, fixed-term role for two years offers a tax-free salary of £26,500–£32,400 plus housing, flight allowance, medical insurance and gratuity, with generous benefits.

Starting 19 August 2026, the successful candidate will hold PGCE and QTS/QTLS and have UK secondary Humanities experience in line

Qualifications

• PGCE and QTS/QTLS essential.
• Degree in Humanities or related field.
• UK secondary-level Humanities teaching experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Studies, History or Geography across KS3- KS5 and prepare for iGCSE/A level.
• Implement policies reflecting commitment to high achievement through effective teaching.
• Use data to identify underachieving students and create improvement plans.

Skills

UK teaching experience in Humanities (

Education

PGCE and QTS / QTLS

Degree in Humanities or related field

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

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.

The job responsibilities include:

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

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.