UAE Social Studies Teacher - Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba - 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. Successful applicants will be subject to background checks including high-quality references, proof of qualifications, identification and police checks.

Dubai Schools operates with the mission of being a beacon of academic excellence. The schools combine an inquisitive teaching approach with future-focused skill development, working closely with the community to nurture students as independent and empathetic learners. They deliver an American curriculum guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values, fostering future-ready graduates who demonstrate pride and tolerance. The primary objective of the Dubai Schools projects is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that supports Dubai’s aspiration for 100% of Emirati students to attend Good+ rated schools.

The role

Taaleem seeks a qualified, enthusiastic and passionate UAE Social Studies Teacher to join Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba in August 2026. The teacher embodies the Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity and compassion. Through inspirational teaching and a deep understanding of individual learning needs, the post holder will uphold the Dubai Schools values of Future Ready, Trust and Empathy, Collaboration and Inclusion, Cultural Preservation, and Academic Excellence. The role ensures that the distinctive curriculum lays firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment, and a love of lifelong learning.

Key responsibilities

• Represent areas of knowledge, understanding and skills in all their richness to students.
• 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 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 teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels.
• Plan lessons that take full account of students’ individual learning needs, styles, preferences and capabilities.
• Encourage and enable all students to become effective, confident and independent lifelong learners.
• Maintain excellent professional relationships with colleagues and make a wider professional contribution to school improvement.
• Plan and deliver a programme of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum.
• Cooperate with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices and take active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse.
• Communicate openly and professionally with parents about student attainment and progress.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality when speaking to parents and external parties.
• Model good practice in academic honesty.
• Contribute actively to department discussions and meetings.
• Contribute to and plan after-school activities as required.
• Actively support the school’s partnership with the community, including attendance at school or community events that may 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 the US Curriculum is desirable.
• Experience working with English Language Learners is advantageous.
• Two years of experience in a similar role.

Benefits & package

• Two-year contracts, extendable by further periods of up to two years on the recommendation of the Principal.
• Salaries awarded on the basis of experience and qualifications and placed on the Dubai Schools salary scale, which is regularly reviewed to support ongoing development and progression.
• Comprehensive benefits for internationally recruited staff, including accommodation appropriate to the teacher’s status and family needs.
• Medical insurance provided to all employees under sponsorship, as per UAE Labour Law, covering medical expenses within defined annual limits.
• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Employment visa.

How to apply

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