Head of Humanities - Muna British Academy - AY27/28

Muna British Academy is seeking an outstanding teacher and inspirational Head of Humanities to join us for the 2027/28 academic year , leading Geography and History through an exciting phase of secondary expansion. We are looking for an ambitious leader who can inspire curiosity about the world, deepen students’ understanding of the past, and develop their confidence to question, investigate and construct informed arguments.

With Year 10 opening in 2027/28, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the development of Humanities from our current Key Stage 3 provision into IGCSE and subsequent A-Level pathways. You will build a rigorous, carefully sequenced curriculum that preserves the distinctive knowledge and disciplinary skills of Geography and History while making meaningful connections between people, places, societies and environments. A Geography specialism, with experience of teaching Geography at IGCSE and A Level, is desirable, alongside the expertise and commitment to lead excellent provision across both subjects.

As an outstanding classroom practitioner and leader, you will model exceptional teaching, develop colleagues through coaching and purposeful professional learning, and use assessment intelligently to strengthen attainment and progress. Your high expectations will be matched by skilful adaptation, ensuring that every student is supported and challenged to develop secure understanding, geographical enquiry, historical source evaluation, and extended analytical writing. You will establish a collaborative departmental culture in which professional dialogue, shared responsibility, and continual improvement underpin success.

Beyond the classroom, you will enrich students’ learning through geographical fieldwork, historical visits, competitions, and community partnerships. Drawing on the UAE’s heritage, diverse communities and ambitions for a sustainable future, you will help students connect their learning with the world around them. Your leadership will embody our values of Ambition, Responsibility and Respect, encouraging students to consider different perspectives, engage thoughtfully with evidence and recognise their responsibilities as informed global citizens.

If you have the subject expertise, leadership ambition and commitment to inspire young geographers and historians while shaping a growing Humanities department, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 4 years teaching English National Curriculum

- Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill

- Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child

- A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well- being of children

- Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities

- Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background

- A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life

- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

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. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. 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.