Secondary Psychology Teacher - IGCSE Exams

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 66,960 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai seeks a Secondary Psychology Teacher for IGCSE exams. You will develop structured schemes of work, deliver engaging lessons, and prepare students for external assessments with a focus on analytical writing and critical thinking.

The role includes safeguarding responsibilities, progress reporting, collaboration with colleagues and parents, and the use of educational technology to enhance learning.

Qualifications

• IGCSE Psychology teaching experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Psychology lessons that cover IGCSE syllabus requirements.
• Prepare long-term schemes of work and organize content according to examination priorities.
• Develop daily and weekly lesson plans with clear objectives.
• Set assessment tasks that measure knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation.
• Use assessment outcomes to identify misconceptions and plan targeted support.
• Prepare revision activities and examination practice.
• Maintain high expectations for participation and progress.
• Provide feedback to improve knowledge and exam technique.
• Record assessment information and report progress.
• Use technology to support instruction, research and collaboration.
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues to address concerns.
• Support safeguarding and student welfare.
• Participate in meetings and curriculum reviews.

Skills

IGCSE Psychology teaching

Psychology curriculum planning

Schemes of work

Lesson planning

Examination preparation

Assessment design

Higher-order thinking

Critical-thinking instruction

Active learning

Educational technology

Student progress reporting

Parent communication

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified teacher with psychology specialization

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Secondary Psychology Teacher - IGCSE Exams

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Experience: IGCSE Psychology teaching experience

Job Type: Full-time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Salary: 6000-10000 AED per month

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

LEAMS Education is seeking a Secondary Psychology Teacher - IGCSE Exams in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a full-time opportunity in the Primary-Secondary Education industry. The school requires a well-qualified educator who can deliver effective Psychology teaching and prepare students confidently for IGCSE assessments. The selected teacher will develop structured schemes of work, create meaningful assessment tasks, and use active learning to strengthen critical thinking, higher-order reasoning, problem-solving, and subject understanding.

Role Context The Secondary Psychology Teacher will guide students through the knowledge, research methods, evidence, theories, and analytical skills required for IGCSE success. Classroom practice should prepare learners to explain concepts accurately, evaluate psychological ideas, and apply understanding to unfamiliar questions. The role also carries class-teacher responsibilities and requires consistent attention to student progress, wellbeing, communication, and safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Psychology lessons that cover applicable IGCSE syllabus requirements.
• Prepare long-term schemes of work and organize content according to examination priorities.
• Develop daily and weekly lesson plans with clear learning objectives.
• Set assessment tasks that measure knowledge, application, analysis, and evaluation.
• Use assessment outcomes to identify misconceptions and plan focused academic support.
• Prepare revision activities and examination practice suited to student needs.
• Maintain high expectations for classroom participation, written work, and academic progress.
• Provide constructive feedback that helps students improve subject knowledge and examination technique.
• Record assessment information and report progress accurately.
• Use educational technology to support instruction, research, collaboration, and assessment.
• Work closely with students and parents to address academic concerns.
• Collaborate with teaching colleagues to improve classroom practice and maintain consistent standards.
• Manage class-teacher responsibilities with attention to student development and knowledge enrichment.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding requirements and actively support student welfare.
• Participate in meetings, training, curriculum reviews, and wider school activities.

The teacher will use active learning techniques that encourage students to question evidence, compare perspectives, solve problems, and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Ideal Profile

Ideal Profile Candidates must hold appropriate academic and teaching qualifications relevant to Psychology education. Previous experience teaching Psychology within the IGCSE framework is required. Applicants should understand examination preparation, curriculum planning, assessment design, and the development of analytical writing. The preferred teacher will demonstrate excellent teamwork, digital capability, classroom management, and interpersonal communication. The ability to work constructively with students, parents, colleagues, and school leaders is essential. A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare is mandatory.

Skills Set

• IGCSE Psychology teaching
• Psychology curriculum planning
• Schemes of work
• Daily and weekly lesson planning
• Examination preparation
• Assessment design
• Higher-order thinking
• Critical-thinking instruction
• Problem-solving development
• Active learning methods
• Educational technology
• Student progress reporting
• Parent communication
• Class-teacher responsibilities
• Safeguarding

Why Join Us

This opportunity allows a Psychology educator to shape both subject understanding and the thinking skills students need for external examinations. The teacher will work with motivated secondary learners while contributing to curriculum planning, assessment quality, academic support, and wider student development.

About the Company

LEAMS Education manages British and CBSE schools throughout Dubai. Its schools support subject expertise, collaborative teaching, professional growth, safeguarding, and classroom practices that prepare students for recognized academic pathways and future study.