Teacher - Humanities - Geography(AY 2026/2027 start) - Muna British Academy

Aldar Education

Muna British Academy

August 2025

Saadiyat Lagoons

Fs1 To Year 8

Year 13

Responsibilities

• Teaching and Learning
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge across the humanities curriculum, delivering high quality teaching across Key Stage 3 humanities subjects, including geography, history and related disciplines where required.
• Teach Geography as a specialist subject at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, preparing students for GCSE and A Level Geography qualifications.
• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons that develop students’ geographical knowledge, enquiry skills, critical thinking and understanding of global issues.
• Plan and deliver schemes of work aligned with the UK National Curriculum at KS3 and with examination board requirements for GCSE and A Level Geography.
• Prepare students effectively for external qualifications including (I)GCSE and A Level Geography.
• Develop students’ understanding of physical and human geography, environmental sustainability, global development and spatial thinking.
• Promote geographical enquiry through investigation, research, data interpretation and where appropriate fieldwork activities.
• Provide high quality guidance and feedback during coursework and assessments to ensure students meet examination requirements.
• Plan lessons and sequences of learning that meet the needs of all learners, ensuring appropriate challenge and support across the full ability range.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor student progress, inform planning and support students in achieving their potential.
• Develop students’ independence, resilience and analytical thinking through enquiry-based learning.
• Create stimulating classroom environments and displays that support learning in humanities and geography.
• Use a range of teaching strategies, including digital technology and blended learning approaches, to enhance student engagement and progress.
• Support the needs of all learners including POD (SEN), EAL and G&T students through effective differentiation and inclusive teaching practices.
• Contribute to the development of the humanities curriculum and the continued growth of Geography at KS4 and KS5.
• Teaching and Learning
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge across the humanities curriculum, delivering high quality teaching across Key Stage 3 humanities subjects, including geography, history and related disciplines where required.
• Teach Geography as a specialist subject at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, preparing students for GCSE and A Level Geography qualifications.
• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons that develop students’ geographical knowledge, enquiry skills, critical thinking and understanding of global issues.
• Plan and deliver schemes of work aligned with the UK National Curriculum at KS3 and with examination board requirements for GCSE and A Level Geography.
• Prepare students effectively for external qualifications including (I)GCSE and A Level Geography.
• Develop students’ understanding of physical and human geography, environmental sustainability, global development and spatial thinking.
• Promote geographical enquiry through investigation, research, data interpretation and where appropriate fieldwork activities.
• Provide high quality guidance and feedback during coursework and assessments to ensure students meet examination requirements.
• Plan lessons and sequences of learning that meet the needs of all learners, ensuring appropriate challenge and support across the full ability range.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor student progress, inform planning and support students in achieving their potential.
• Develop students’ independence, resilience and analytical thinking through enquiry-based learning.
• Create stimulating classroom environments and displays that support learning in humanities and geography.
• Use a range of teaching strategies, including digital technology and blended learning approaches, to enhance student engagement and progress.
• Support the needs of all learners including POD (SEN), EAL and G&T students through effective differentiation and inclusive teaching practices.
• Contribute to the development of the humanities curriculum and the continued growth of Geography at KS4 and KS5.

Assessment, Progress and Achievement

• Monitor and track student progress using assessment data to inform teaching and identify students who require additional challenge or support.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback that supports students in improving their geographical knowledge, analytical skills and examination performance.
• Prepare students effectively for internal and external assessments through structured revision and exam preparation.
• Contribute to departmental moderation and standardisation processes to ensure accurate and consistent assessment.
• Support students in developing the enquiry, evaluation and extended writing skills required for GCSE and A Level Geography.

Behaviour Management And Student Wellbeing

• Follow the school’s behaviour policy and maintain high expectations for student conduct and engagement.
• Manage classes effectively using positive behaviour strategies that support a focused and productive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students, encouraging respect, responsibility and independence.
• Act as a positive role model and uphold the values and ethos of the school.
• Support the pastoral development of students and contribute to the wider wellbeing and safeguarding of all learners.

Professional Responsibilities And Wider Contribution

• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities, clubs, competitions that extend students’ learning beyond the classroom.
• Support whole-school initiatives and cross-curricular opportunities that promote creativity, sustainability, innovation and enterprise.
• Participate in departmental planning, professional development and collaborative working with colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting and parent communication processes.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities as directed in line with the school’s policies and expectations.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, child protection and professional conduct at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• To be approachable, professional, calm, and knowledgeable.
• To be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive and child centred.
• To be able to prioritise workload and multitask.
• IT Literate and familiar with online technologies to aid in 21st century teaching.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.

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