History Teacher – KS4/KS5 British Curriculum Dubai Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis is inviting applications from passionate and experienced History Teachers to join our dynamic secondary team in September 2025. If you’re ready to inspire young minds with engaging historical perspectives and help students become world-ready global citizens, this opportunity is for you.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education
Function: Education – Teaching (History / Humanities)
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a History Teacher Do?
As a History Teacher at GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based instruction across Key Stages 4 and 5, empowering students to think critically, understand historical context, and make meaningful connections between the past and present. Your contribution will play a key role in our mission to shape globally aware, forward-thinking learners.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Teach History to students in KS4 and KS5, including GCSE and A-Level content
- Design creative, differentiated lessons that promote historical inquiry and analysis
- Encourage debate, independent thought, and appreciation of global and local historical events
- Use assessment data to personalize learning and track student progress
- Contribute to the development of the Humanities curriculum
- Foster strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to support holistic development
- Participate actively in extra-curricular activities, history clubs, and academic competitions
- Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and maintain high teaching standards
- Uphold school policies, safeguarding protocols, and academic integrity standards
What Skills Are Needed for a History Teacher in Dubai?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in History or a related Humanities field
- PGCE / PGDE or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience:
- Proven teaching experience in History at KS4 and KS5 levels
- Familiarity with the National Curriculum for England or British curriculum schools
Skills:
- Strong subject knowledge in British and World History
- Evidence-based teaching pedagogy and differentiated instruction strategies
- Ability to make historical learning engaging, relevant, and interactive
- Reflective, growth-minded, and solutions-focused approach to teaching
- Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills
- Willingness to contribute to a thriving school culture beyond the classroom
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Competitive tax-free salary
- Individual fully furnished accommodation or housing allowance
- Private medical insurance and annual airfare to home country
- End-of-service gratuity per UAE Labour Law
- Tuition discounts for dependent children
- Access to GEMS Rewards App offering thousands of UAE-wide discounts on dining, lifestyle, and travel
- Robust professional development and global career growth through the GEMS Education network
About the company
GEMS Education is one of the world’s largest and most respected private K-12 education providers. Established in the UAE in 1959, GEMS operates over 47 schools in the MENA region, educating more than 115,000 students. GEMS schools are known for academic excellence, inclusive values, and global perspectives.
GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis is a fully inclusive, high-performing British curriculum school recognized as a High Performance Learning (HPL) World Class School. Our vision is to empower every learner to achieve success and become “World Class and World Ready.” Join a community where innovation, well-being, and personalized learning are at the heart of everything we do.