Social Studies Teacher — British Curriculum (KS3–GCSE)

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 145,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education in Dubai is seeking an experienced Social Studies Teacher for Secondary Humanities to deliver challenging British Curriculum learning across History, Geography and related disciplines.

You will develop enquiry, source analysis and evidence-based reasoning, support KS3 progression toward GCSE-IGCSE, and connect classroom study with contemporary issues, debate and enrichment activities in a vibrant international school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Studies or related discipline.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Secondary-level teaching experience.
• Experience with British Curriculum or international equivalents.
• Strong KS3 knowledge and GCSE-IGCSE familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Plan rigorous Social Studies lessons aligned with the British Curriculum.
• Deliver learning appropriate to Secondary Key Stage requirements.
• Develop understanding across Humanities disciplines and connect topics across subjects.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse attainment levels and SEND/EAL needs.
• Provide feedback and support progression toward GCSE-IGCSE content.

Skills

Social Studies

Secondary Humanities

British Curriculum

Key Stage 3

GCSE-IGCSE prep

History

Geography

Sociology

Political Science

Humanities

Enquiry-based learning

Primary source analysis

Secondary source analysis

Evidence evaluation

Data interpretation

Map interpretation

Statistical interpretation

Media analysis

Critical thinking

Research skills

Academic debate

Extended writing

Evidence-based argument

Curriculum sequencing

Differentiated instruction

SEND support

EAL support

Digital learning

Model United Nations

Academic enrichment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Studies, History, Geography, Sociology, Political Science, Humanities or a relevant discipline.

Recognised teaching qualification.

Relevant Secondary-level teaching experience.

British Curriculum or international curriculum experience.

Key Stage 3 knowledge

GCSE-IGCSE content familiarity

Job description

GEMS Education in Dubai is seeking an experienced Social Studies Teacher for Secondary Humanities to deliver challenging British Curriculum learning across History, Geography and related disciplines.

You will develop enquiry, source analysis and evidence-based reasoning, support KS3 progression toward GCSE-IGCSE, and connect classroom study with contemporary issues, debate and enrichment activities in a vibrant international school community.