UAE Social Studies Teacher - Dubai Schools Al Khawaneej- August 2026

About the school

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The organisation holds itself to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Dubai Schools mission is to be a beacon of academic excellence. Combining an inquisitive teaching approach and future-focused skillset delivery, the schools work hand-in-hand with the community to nurture students to become independent and empathetic learners. They offer an American education guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values, fostering future-ready graduates driven by pride and tolerance.

The main objective of the Dubai Schools Al Khawaneej project is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai’s aspiration to have 100 percent of Emirati students enrolled in Good+ rated schools.

The role

The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates, and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity, and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs and the Dubai Schools values of Future Ready, Trust and Empathy, Collaboration and Inclusion, Cultural Preservation, and Academic Excellence, the teacher strives to ensure that the distinctive curriculum programs lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfillment, and a love of lifelong learning in every student.

Key responsibilities

• Represent areas of knowledge, understanding, and skills in all their richness to students taught.
• Inculcate by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence, and compassion.
• Engage and motivate students to achieve at levels that are beyond their expectations and previous limits.
• Use excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic, and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable them to enjoy learning.
• Make full use of educational technology and blended learning practices to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels.
• Plan lessons taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, as well as their learning styles, preferences, and capabilities.
• Encourage and enable all students to become effective, confident, and independent life-long learners.
• Maintain excellent professional relationships with colleagues by making a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the school.
• Plan and deliver a program of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum.
• Co-operate with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices in the classroom, around the school, and on school trips, and take active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse.
• Communicate openly and professionally with parents regularly about the attainment and progress of their child.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality when speaking to parents and external parties.
• Model good practice of academic honesty.
• Contribute actively to department discussions in meetings.
• Contribute to and plan after-school activities as required.
• Actively support the school partnership with the community, including attending school or community events which may occasionally occur at weekends or in the evening.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies or a related subject such as History, Geography, or Political Science.
• Experience teaching US Curriculum is desirable.
• Experience working with English Language Learners is advantageous.
• Two years of experience in a similar role.
• Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

Benefits & package

• Two-year contracts, which can be extended by further periods of up to two years on the recommendation of the Principal.
• Salaries are awarded on the basis of experience and qualifications and will be appointed to a specific point on the Dubai Schools salary scale.
• Comprehensive set of benefits for international staff, including accommodation appropriate to the teacher’s status and family needs.
• Medical insurance provided to all employees under sponsorship, during employment, as per UAE Labour Law.
• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Employment visa.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in.