Head of History and Politics
Posted date [2026-05-06]
(ID: 44910)
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.... |
Job Snapshot
Role: Head of History and Politics
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Educaiton Management
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Head of History and Politics in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a senior Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for an experienced humanities leader who can guide curriculum quality, raise academic standards, and support outstanding student progress within a British curriculum school. This role is ideal for a confident educator with secure English National Curriculum knowledge, strong departmental leadership skills, and the ability to develop History and Politics learning across secondary pathways.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Educaiton Management
Salary: 18000-28000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Head of History and Politics role supports the academic leadership and continued development of the department at Yasmina British Academy. The position focuses on strengthening teaching quality, improving student achievement, reviewing schemes of work, and ensuring that learners receive strong preparation for IGCSE, IB DP, enrichment activities, and revision pathways.
This role requires a leader who can use data effectively, identify underachievement, support staff performance, and create a purposeful learning environment where students build historical knowledge, political awareness, analytical thinking, research skills, and confidence in extended writing.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the History and Politics department in line with the school vision, academic aims, and high standards of achievement.
* Develop and implement departmental policies and practices that support effective teaching and learning.
* Establish, monitor, and evaluate short, medium, and long-term development plans for the department.
* Use student data to identify underachievement and create targeted action plans to improve progress.
* Analyse school and departmental data to support policy development, self-evaluation, and improvement planning.
* Ensure relevant schemes of work are developed, reviewed, and evaluated across year groups and courses.
* Maintain curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression for all students across History and Politics.
* Provide suitable provision for SEN, POD, gifted and talented, and EAL students.
* Set clear expectations for staff in relation to achievement, teaching quality, learning standards, and behaviour.
* Evaluate teaching and learning across the department and act on areas requiring improvement.
* Support effective preparation for IGCSE, IB DP, booster sessions, revision programmes, and enrichment activities.
* Ensure the department contributes meaningfully to the school’s CAS programme and wider academic life.
* Performance manage team members in line with the school performance management policy.
* Support efficient deployment of staff, learning resources, classrooms, and departmental facilities.
* Maintain effective control of departmental resources and CapEx budget requirements.
* Create a stimulating humanities learning environment that encourages enquiry, debate, research, and critical thinking.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, school leaders, parents, and the wider school community.
* Uphold safeguarding, child protection, professional conduct, and school policy expectations at all times.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in History, Politics, Humanities, Education, or a closely related subject.
* PGCE or another recognised teacher qualification.
* Minimum 6 years of teaching experience.
* Experience teaching the UK curriculum.
* Strong subject knowledge across History, Politics, humanities learning, assessment, and curriculum progression.
* Proven ability to raise standards and close learning gaps through effective strategies.
* Demonstrated leadership experience at department, subject, or school level.
* Ability to lead staff, manage performance, and support professional growth.
* Strong understanding of data analysis, academic intervention, and student progress tracking.
* Experience supporting learners with SEN, POD, EAL, and high ability needs.
* Commitment to extensive enrichment provision and student-centred education.
* Passionate, caring, collaborative, and reflective approach to teaching and leadership.
* Genuine understanding of UAE cultural values and the expectations of the Abu Dhabi school environment.
Skills Set
* History department leadership
* Politics curriculum leadership
* English National Curriculum
* UK curriculum delivery
* Humanities teaching
* IGCSE support
* IB DP revision support
* Scheme of work development
* Student progress tracking
* Assessment data analysis
* Department improvement planning
* Staff performance management
* SEN, POD, EAL, and gifted learner support
* Academic intervention planning
* CAS programme contribution
* Booster and revision session planning
* Resource and budget coordination
* Critical thinking and enquiry-based learning
* Safeguarding and child protection awareness
Why Join Us
* Lead History and Politics in a respected Abu Dhabi British curriculum school with strong academic expectations.
* Support students in developing historical understanding, political awareness, analytical confidence, and examination readiness.
* Work in a school community where teachers are valued by students, parents, and leadership.
* Build your leadership career in Abu Dhabi’s established Primary-Secondary Education sector.
* Contribute to departmental improvement, enrichment programmes, curriculum quality, and high-standard teaching.
* Join Aldar Education’s wider school network, where collaboration, safeguarding, professional standards, and student progress are central to success.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, operating high-quality schools across the UAE through British curriculum, American Curriculum, charter, and international learning pathways. The group supports academic excellence, safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing, and professional teaching environments where educators can help learners achieve strong progress and long-term success.
