Social Studies Teacher — KS3/IGCSE, Debate & MUN

GEMS Education; United Arab Emirates; Vor Ort; Confidential; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GEMS Education in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Social Studies teacher to plan and deliver high-quality lessons aligned with the British Curriculum and Key Stage requirements.

You will develop students' knowledge and critical thinking within Humanities disciplines, using enquiry-based approaches, and differentiating for diverse learner needs. The role emphasizes digital tools, evidence evaluation, and engagement in extra-curricular activities.

Aufgaben

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging and challenging lessons aligned with the British Curriculum and relevant Key Stage requirements.
• Develop students' knowledge, understanding and application of key concepts within Social Studies and related Humanities/Social Science disciplines.
• Use enquiry-based approaches to encourage students to question, investigate, analyse, evaluate and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Develop students' ability to interpret and evaluate primary and secondary sources, data, maps, statistics, media and other forms of evidence.
• Promote critical thinking and the ability to understand and evaluate different social, cultural, political, economic and historical perspectives.
• Provide opportunities for discussion, debate, research, independent learning and extended written responses.
• Differentiate teaching and learning effectively to meet the needs of all students, including high-attaining students, SEND and EAL learners.
• Use appropriate digital technologies and a range of resources to enhance learning.
• Establish high expectations for academic achievement, behaviour and student engagement.
• Deliver the curriculum in accordance with the school's British Curriculum framework, schemes of work and departmental expectations.
• Ensure learning is appropriately sequenced across Key Stage 3 and supports progression towards GCSE/IGCSE specifications where applicable.
• Support cross-curricular learning and opportunities for students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
• Contribute to extracurricular and enrichment activities such as debates, Model United Nations, academic competitions, educational visits and student-led projects.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Humanities/Social Studies department and across the school.
• Follow GEMS policies at all times.

Jobbeschreibung

GEMS Education in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Social Studies teacher to plan and deliver high-quality lessons aligned with the British Curriculum and Key Stage requirements.

You will develop students' knowledge and critical thinking within Humanities disciplines, using enquiry-based approaches, and differentiating for diverse learner needs. The role emphasizes digital tools, evidence evaluation, and engagement in extra-curricular activities.