Job Description
Humanities (History) Teacher – August 2026
Job Description
We are looking to hire an outstanding Humanities/History Teacher to join our team in August 2026.
Join us at GEMS Metropole School – Motor City, where sustainability is at the heart of education. Our state-of-the-art campus in Dubai showcases eco-friendly initiatives, providing aspiring teachers with the ideal platform to promote global citizenship, critical thinking, and sustainable values through Humanities and History.
Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it is a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we continue to expand into new countries.
As well as being a great place to work, Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan and rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Dubai enjoy an exciting lifestyle, with opportunities for new leisure experiences and travel across the region and beyond.
Skills
Successful candidates will need to:
- A B.Ed or subject-related degree in History or Humanities and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
- Proven qualified experience of teaching GCSE and A-Level History (or equivalent)
- The ability to inspire students through engaging, enquiry-based learning and share outstanding practice
- A strong interest in career growth, leadership and sustainability
- A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
- Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents
All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:
Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence, and end of Service Gratuity.
GEMS teachers also have free access to our loyalty app, GEMS Rewards which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2-for-1 offers on flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, helping your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save while working overseas.