Social Studies Teacher | Middle & High School | January 2027

Uasdubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished Accommodation

Housing allowance

Medical Insurance

Visa costs

Relocation Allowance

Annual Flight Allowance

Free School Places for dependants

Job summary

Universal American School in Dubai Festival City is seeking an outstanding Social Studies teacher to join our team from January 2027, delivering engaging, inquiry-based instruction. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a recognized teaching qualification, and at least two years of teaching experience are required; strong subject knowledge and international experience are preferred.

We offer a competitive tax-free salary with furnished accommodation or housing allowance, medical insurance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field.
• A recognized teaching qualification (B.Ed., M.Ed., PGCE/PGDE, or equivalent).
• At least two years of teaching experience.
• Excellent subject knowledge.
• Strong understanding of inquiry-based, concept-driven, and standards-based teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student-centred learning experiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and wider school initiatives.
• Experience in an international or culturally diverse school environment (preferred, but not essential).

Skills

Subject knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching qualification

Job description

The School Universal American School delivers the US curriculum via New York State Standards. Nurturing inquiry-based learning through multiple pathways including Advanced Placement tracks, IB Diploma Program and Primary Years Program. These personalized pathways equip students with the learning skills and competences necessary to embrace the challenges of an ever-changing world. This means providing students with a wide range of academic and technological skills and developing a range of learning, critical thinking and inquiry skills that will empower students to interrogate learning, promote creativity, problem-solve and give learners agency over their learning to achieve continued success in their chosen pathway and as active citizens in our international community. UAS hosts a Centre for Excellence for Arabic celebrating the Arabic language which aims to promote and enhance the study and understanding of the language through research, education, and collaboration. The school is also run on a not-for-profit basis and is part of the Al Futtaim Education Foundation. Founded in 2005, the school has delivered an inclusive, diverse, and rigorous program for our learners. Our alumni have gone on to study at leading institutions of higher education in the US, Canada, the UK and other parts of the world. Located in Dubai Festival City the UAS campus has extensive facilities on a spacious site including a 25m swimming pool, full gymnasium, 400m running track, grass pitch, art and design studios, teacher wellness room, a newly built state of the art cafeteria, staff professional development space, elementary sports hall and a specialist creative arts block including recording facilities, black box theatre and ceramics room. Universal American School is a special place to learn and work and we welcome you to become part of our learning community.

The Role:

Universal American School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Social Studies teacher to join our team in January 2027.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field
• A recognized teaching qualification (B.Ed., M.Ed., PGCE/PGDE, or equivalent)
• At least two years of teaching experience
• Excellent subject knowledge
• A strong understanding of inquiry-based, concept-driven, and standards-based teaching and learning

Professional Skills & Dispositions

• Proven ability to deliver engaging, challenging, and student-centred learning experiences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to curriculum development and wider school initiatives
• Experience in an international or culturally diverse school environment (preferred, but not essential)

What we offer:

• competitive Tax Free salary
• Furnished Accommodation (or housing allowance)
• High Quality Medical Insurance for self and eligible dependants
• VISA/Residency costs
• Relocation Allowance
• Annual Flight Allowance for self and eligible dependants
• Free School Places for up to two dependants in either Deira International School or Universal American School
• significant corporate discounts through our Al- Futtaim employee rewards programme