Secondary Humanities Teacher – UK Curriculum, Abu Dhabi

Reach British School; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished accommodation

Medical insurance

End-of-service gratuity

Visa arranged by the school

Additional benefits

Job summary

Reach British School, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an outstanding Humanities Teacher for August 2026. The role requires passion for History, Geography and Social Studies and delivering well-structured lessons that develop critical thinking and enquiry. Preference for a History specialist.

The successful candidate will engage with a diverse student body, deliver engaging lessons, use data for assessment and feedback, and contribute to school-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ full-time teaching experience in the UK or in a British Curriculum school.
• Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and current assessment practices.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to engage students in meaningful learning.
• Experience using data systems, student tracking, intervention strategies and reporting.
• Commitment to outstanding teaching and learning.
• Confidence in using IT and digital tools to enhance learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Humanities lessons in line with the school’s curriculum and planning frameworks.
• Develop students’ understanding of historical events, geographical concepts and global perspectives.
• Encourage critical thinking, enquiry-based learning and evidence-based discussion.
• Structure lessons effectively, maintaining pace, challenge and engagement.
• Motivate and challenge all students through effective differentiation, including support for students of determination and EAL learners.
• Accurately assess formative and summative work, use data to inform planning and provide systematic personalised feedback.

Skills

History

Geography

Social Studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Reach British School, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an outstanding Humanities Teacher for August 2026. The role requires passion for History, Geography and Social Studies and delivering well-structured lessons that develop critical thinking and enquiry. Preference for a History specialist.

The successful candidate will engage with a diverse student body, deliver engaging lessons, use data for assessment and feedback, and contribute to school-wide initiatives.