Job Description

Job Description

Safeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo background checks including references, qualification verification, identity checks, and police/overseas clearance.

Job Purpose
The Humanities Teacher of Global Politics, History, and Psychology embodies the school’s ethos of excellence, inquiry, and global citizenship. The teacher delivers engaging, concept-driven instruction that develops students’ critical thinking, analytical writing, and understanding of global systems, historical developments, and human behaviour. Through innovative and student-centred teaching, the teacher ensures learners build strong academic foundations, intellectual curiosity, and the skills required for success in higher education and beyond.

Key Relationships
Students, Parents, Colleagues, Head of Humanities, Head of School, Senior Leadership Team

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Global Politics, History, and Psychology
• Inspire students to engage with global issues, historical inquiry, and psychological theory
• Promote respect, critical thinking, empathy, and academic integrity
• Apply strong subject knowledge to develop analytical and evaluative skills
• Integrate ICT and modern learning technologies
• Plan lessons based on student needs, abilities, and learning styles
• Encourage independent research and inquiry-based learning
• Promote academic writing excellence
• Maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress
• Contribute to Humanities curriculum development
• Support extracurricular activities
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching and learning

Teaching Responsibilities

• Deliver schemes of work aligned with IB curricula 
• Teach Politics, History, and Psychology with clarity and depth
• Set, mark, and assess essays, source analysis, and research tasks
• Differentiate instruction for EAL, SEN, and high-achieving students
• Promote academic honesty and research skills
• Support students’ academic and personal development
• Maintain accurate records of progress and attainment

Assessment, Recording & Reporting

• Use formative and summative assessment to track progress
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to improve writing and evaluation
• Use data to inform planning and intervention
• Report student progress accurately and on time

Professional Development

• Reflect on and improve teaching practice
• Engage in CPD opportunities
• Stay updated with Humanities education and global issues

Curriculum Development

• Contribute to Humanities curriculum and resources
• Embed UAE culture, values, and global perspectives
• Support interdisciplinary learning

Professional Standards

• Set high expectations that inspire and challenge students
• Promote excellent progress and outcomes
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons
• Adapt teaching to diverse learners
• Use assessment effectively
• Manage behaviour effectively
• Fulfil wider school responsibilities

Personal & Professional Conduct

• Treat students with dignity and respect
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities
• Maintain professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Respect UAE culture, values, and policies
• Support student wellbeing and success

Skills Description

Person Specification

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant subject
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE / B.Ed / equivalent)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience (preferred)
• Experience in international or recognised school environments

Competencies

• Strong classroom practitioner
• Experience with inspection frameworks (DSIB / OFSTED or similar)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to motivate and engage learners
• Organised and able to meet deadlines

Attributes

• Reflective, committed, and student-focused
• Internationally minded and culturally aware
• Innovative, resilient, and adaptable
• Passionate about education and student success
• Professional, collaborative, and responsible