Social Studies HOD - Secondary

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is seeking a Social Studies HOD – Secondary for a full-time leadership role. This position involves coordinating the Social Studies department, supporting teachers, and improving academic standards within a CBSE curriculum school.

The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Education with a Social Studies specialization and have relevant teaching experience in the UAE. Strong leadership and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Social Studies, Humanities, History, Geography, Civics, and related curriculum areas.
• Relevant teaching experience in the UAE.
• Previous experience as a Head of Department, coordinator, subject lead, or senior teacher.
• Experience in a CBSE curriculum school.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, planning, and team coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Secondary Social Studies department within a CBSE curriculum school.
• Work directly with Social Studies teachers to improve teaching skills.
• Support development of effective pedagogy to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum maps, lesson plans, assessments, and learning resources.
• Monitor teaching quality through classroom support and feedback.
• Help teachers align lessons with CBSE academic standards and UAE expectations.

Skills

Social Studies leadership

Head of Department

Secondary teaching

CBSE curriculum

Humanities education

Curriculum planning

Teacher mentoring

Academic standards

Student outcomes

UAE teaching framework

Classroom observation

Lesson planning

Assessment planning

Progress tracking

Department coordination

Student engagement

Academic intervention

English communication

UAE school experience

Immediate joining

Interview availability in UAE

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Education with Social Studies specialization

M.A. or B.A. in Humanities or Social Studies

Job description

Job Title: Social Studies HOD – Secondary

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Salary: AED 10,000–15,000 per month (market estimated)

Full‑time position in the education sector.

Role Overview

Social Studies HOD – Secondary is a full‑time leadership role within a CBSE curriculum school. The role coordinates the secondary Social Studies department, supports teachers, improves academic standards, and strengthens curriculum delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Secondary Social Studies department within a CBSE curriculum school.
• Work directly with Social Studies teachers to improve teaching skills, subject knowledge, lesson delivery, and classroom practice.
• Support development of effective pedagogy so that student learning outcomes and academic standards are improved.
• Contribute actively to departmental and team planning, including curriculum maps, lesson plans, assessments, and learning resources.
• Work with school leaders to support academic improvement plans and raise standards across the department.
• Monitor teaching and learning quality through classroom support, lesson review, feedback, and coaching.
• Help teachers align lessons with CBSE academic standards, UAE teaching expectations, and school improvement goals.
• Ensure familiarity with the UAE framework of teaching and support a standard of good teaching in all lessons.
• Review student progress data, identify learning gaps, and support intervention planning where required.
• Support assessment planning, moderation, tracking, and reporting of student performance.
• Mentor teachers and encourage best practices in student engagement, differentiated instruction, and classroom management.
• Promote collaboration among department staff to ensure consistency in curriculum delivery and academic expectations.
• Maintain departmental records, planning documents, assessment files, and progress‑related documentation.
• Communicate professionally with teachers, coordinators, senior leaders, students, and parents when required.
• Support school events, academic initiatives, inspection readiness, and other department‑related responsibilities assigned by leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Education with Social Studies specialization.
• M.A. or B.A. in Humanities or Social Studies.
• Distance or open university degrees are not accepted.
• Strong subject knowledge in Social Studies, Humanities, History, Geography, Civics, and related curriculum areas.
• Relevant teaching experience in the UAE.
• Previous experience as a Head of Department, coordinator, subject lead, or senior teacher.
• Experience in a CBSE curriculum school.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, planning, and team coordination skills.
• Ability to support teachers in improving pedagogy, classroom practice, and student outcomes.
• Familiarity with UAE teaching frameworks and school quality expectations.
• Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment, academic tracking, and intervention support.
• Professional, organized, and able to work closely with school leaders and teaching teams.
• Must be available in the UAE for interview.
• Immediate joining required.

Skills Set

• Social Studies leadership
• Head of Department
• Secondary teaching
• CBSE curriculum
• Humanities education
• Curriculum planning
• Team planning
• Teacher mentoring
• Pedagogical support
• Academic standards
• Student outcomes
• UAE teaching framework
• Classroom observation
• Lesson planning
• Assessment planning
• Progress tracking
• Department coordination
• Teacher development
• Student engagement
• Academic intervention
• English communication
• UAE school experience
• Immediate joining
• Interview availability in UAE