Social Sciences Teacher - Aug 2026

Job Description

Highlights

• Outstanding KHDA rating for 13 consecutive years
• Awarded Best American Curriculum School in the UAE (2023–2024) and the Wellbeing Award for Schools (2024–2027)
• Accredited by CIS and NEASC, and authorised to deliver the IB Diploma Programme
• A diverse international student body supported by highly qualified staff and premium facilities
• At DAA, teachers benefit from world-class professional learning and development, ensuring they grow as educators while contributing to the ongoing success of the Academy.

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and interactive Social Sciences - Business lessons to students, following the school's curriculum and educational standards.
• Develop and implement creative and effective teaching strategies to inspire a love for Social Sciences and foster critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Ensuring continuity in the delivery of curriculum content.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture that encourages curiosity and exploration.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and maintain open communication with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

• Successful candidates will need:
• A Bachelor of Education degree, or an initial degree plus a relevant teaching qualification such as a PGCE, PGDE or equivalent specialism in Social Science - Business.
• IB / AP experience in Business is preferred.
• Proven experience teaching High School Social Sciences - Business, preferably within an American/IB curriculum school.
• Strong knowledge of inquiry-based learning and hands-on Social Science education.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• A strong desire to continually improve their practice and deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences for their students.
• 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 www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE.
• We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

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