Social Studies Teacher – Primary & Secondary (Arabic Speaker)

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education in Dubai invites an enthusiastic and experienced Social Studies Teacher to join our team, covering Primary through Secondary. The role focuses on UAE history, culture and national identity, while fostering critical thinking, research, and enquiry in students.

You will deliver engaging lessons, align with UAE Ministry of Education requirements, and contribute to curriculum planning and school events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and well-structured Social Studies lessons across Primary and Secondary.
• Deliver the curriculum in line with UAE Ministry of Education requirements and school expectations.
• Promote students' understanding and appreciation of UAE culture, heritage, values and national identity.
• Develop students' critical thinking, enquiry, research and communication skills.
• Use a range of teaching strategies and technology to engage and motivate learners.
• Differentiate effectively to meet the needs of students with different abilities and starting points.
• Assess, monitor and track students' attainment and progress.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and ensure clear progression between Primary and Secondary.
• Support national events, cultural celebrations, educational visits and enrichment opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, achievement, wellbeing and safeguarding.

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated Social Studies Teacher to join our team, teaching students across Primary and Secondary.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who can inspire students to develop a strong understanding of UAE history, geography, culture, heritage, citizenship and national identity, while developing critical thinking, research and enquiry skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and well-structured Social Studies lessons across Primary and Secondary.
• Deliver the curriculum in line with UAE Ministry of Education requirements and school expectations.
• Promote students' understanding and appreciation of UAE culture, heritage, values and national identity.
• Develop students' critical thinking, enquiry, research and communication skills.
• Use a range of teaching strategies and technology to engage and motivate learners.
• Differentiate effectively to meet the needs of students with different abilities and starting points.
• Assess, monitor and track students' attainment and progress.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and ensure clear progression between Primary and Secondary.
• Support national events, cultural celebrations, educational visits and enrichment opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, achievement, wellbeing and safeguarding.