Humanities Teacher - UAE National
Job Snapshot
Role: Humanities Teacher - UAE National
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: Minimum 1-2 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Humanities Teacher - UAE National in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a meaningful Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for a committed educator who can deliver engaging American Curriculum humanities lessons and support Emirati students in building cultural awareness, critical thinking, communication skills, and academic confidence. This role is ideal for a UAE National teacher who can create a positive learning environment, work closely with parents and colleagues, and contribute to a school culture focused on exciting, challenging, and empowering every learner.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Salary: 10000-17000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE National
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Humanities Teacher - UAE National role supports high-quality classroom learning at Al Ghad Charter School in Abu Dhabi. The teacher will deliver well-planned humanities lessons that help students understand society, culture, history, geography, community values, citizenship, and the wider world through age-appropriate and engaging learning experiences.
This position requires a reflective educator who can support students across the full ability range, use assessment information to improve planning, and build positive relationships with students, parents, caretakers, colleagues, and curriculum support staff. The successful candidate will also contribute to curriculum action groups, extra-curricular activities, safeguarding practice, and the wider life of the school.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver inspiring Humanities lessons that help students achieve strong academic and personal outcomes.
* Plan, prepare, and present learning sessions aligned with curriculum requirements and student needs.
* Support students in developing cultural awareness, historical understanding, geographical knowledge, civic awareness, and communication skills.
* Organise classroom provision, learning resources, and displays to create a positive and engaging humanities learning environment.
* Use imaginative teaching approaches to motivate pupils and encourage curiosity, discussion, and independent thinking.
* Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons and support consistent curriculum delivery.
* Support the full ability range through differentiated instruction and inclusive classroom practice.
* Observe, assess, and record student progress in line with school assessment expectations.
* Use Target Tracker and assessment data to guide future planning, learning provision, and intervention.
* Reflect on classroom practice, lessons taught, student progress, and curriculum delivery to improve outcomes.
* Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff and external professionals where required.
* Communicate clearly with parents and caretakers about student achievement, progress, and wellbeing.
* Follow the school behaviour policy and manage classes using approaches that inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
* Maintain positive relationships with students while promoting self-control, independence, respect, and responsible learning habits.
* Use CPOMS and school systems where appropriate to communicate student achievement, wellbeing, or safeguarding concerns.
* Participate in curriculum action groups, planning, assessment, resources, and special events.
* Support school outings, activities, evening events, weekend events, and wider community initiatives when required.
* Run a weekly ECA each term to strengthen student engagement beyond regular classroom lessons.
* Uphold safeguarding, child protection, professional conduct, and all school policy requirements.
Ideal Profile
* UAE National candidate.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities, Education, Social Studies, History, Geography, or a related subject.
* PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification.
* Minimum 1-2 years of teaching experience.
* Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
* Clear understanding of curriculum delivery, classroom assessment, and student progress support.
* Ability to teach humanities with patience, creativity, structure, and confidence.
* Strong communication skills with students, parents, caretakers, colleagues, and the wider school community.
* Collaborative approach with the flexibility to work across teams and support shared goals.
* Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
* High level of professionalism and consideration for student wellbeing.
* Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
* Respect for all members of the school community regardless of position, gender, age, or ethnic background.
* Positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
* Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police clearance.
Skills Set
* Humanities teaching
* American Curriculum delivery
* Social studies instruction
* History and geography concepts
* Cultural awareness education
* Civic and community learning
* Lesson planning and preparation
* Student assessment
* Target Tracker assessment support
* Differentiated instruction
* EAL student support
* Classroom resource management
* Behaviour management
* Parent and caretaker communication
* CPOMS safeguarding records
* Curriculum action group support
* Extra-curricular activity delivery
* Student wellbeing support
* Collaborative teaching practice
Why Join Us
* Teach Humanities in a respected Abu Dhabi Charter School committed to high-quality learning and student progress.
* Support Emirati students in building cultural understanding, confidence, communication skills, and responsible citizenship.
* Work in a school culture shaped by the mission to excite, challenge, and empower every learner.
* Build your teaching career in Abu Dhabi’s established Primary-Secondary Education sector.
* Contribute to curriculum planning, school events, extra-curricular learning, and wider student development.
* Join Aldar Education’s wider school network, where safeguarding, inclusion, professional growth, and student wellbeing are central to school life.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, operating high-quality schools across the UAE through charter, American Curriculum, British curriculum, and international learning pathways. The group supports inclusive learning, safeguarding, student wellbeing, national development, and professional school environments where teachers can help students grow academically, socially, and personally.



