About this role
Muna British Academy is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Humanities (Geography), commencing in the 2027/28 academic year, who can inspire curiosity about people, places and the forces shaping our world. This is an exciting opportunity to teach Geography and History across Key Stage 3, while contributing specialist expertise to the development of GCSE/IGCSE and future A-Level Geography provision as our secondary school expands.
We are looking for a passionate geographer who brings physical and human geography to life through compelling examples, geographical enquiry and purposeful fieldwork. You will develop students’ confidence in interpreting maps and data, evaluating evidence, and explaining the relationships between communities and environments. Through high expectations, skilful adaptation and engaging teaching, you will support every learner to think critically, consider different perspectives and communicate informed arguments.
Beyond the classroom, you will enrich students’ experiences through visits, investigations and projects connected to sustainability, global development and the UAE’s changing landscapes. Embodying our values of Ambition, Responsibility and Respect, you will encourage responsible citizenship and contribute to a collaborative Humanities department and a community in which character, wellbeing and achievement are equally valued.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
Minimum Experience
- Minimum of four years’ teaching experience delivering the English National Curriculum.
- Previous experience working with students for whom English is an additional language.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:
- To be approachable, professional, calm, and knowledgeable.
- To be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
- Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
- A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
- Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
- A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
- Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive and child centred.
- To be able to prioritise workload and multitask.
- IT Literate and familiar with online technologies to aid in 21st century teaching.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.
APPLICATION:
An application with a cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be made via the portal and careers site.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.
Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.
This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.