Secondary Teacher of Humanities - January 2022 (or earlier)

The School

Al Shohub Private School was founded in 1999, by Her Highness Sheikha Shaikha bint Saif Al Nahyan, in order to ensure the availability of outstanding girls’ education in Abu Dhabi.

At Al Shohub we provide students with the Ministry of Education Arabic Language, Social Studies and Islamic Studies curriculum for native Arabic speakers, in conjunction with the English National Curriculum, tailored for the UAE. 

The Staff & Students

Students at Al Shohub enjoy a knowledge rich curriculum, experienced teachers with a deep knowledge of their subject, and strong pastoral support to empower and enable them to be significant players  in shaping the future of the UAE. We aim to inspire a love of learning and intellectual curiousity and rigour in the classroom, whilst also encouraging each student to achieve their potential outside the classroom, through an extensive programme of co-curricular activities.

In all that we do, emphasis is placed on student learning and teacher development. Our teachers have a deep understanding of curriculum and extensive subject knowledge, and use evidence based pedagogy within a professional, supportive, intelligent community of educators. Our students are encouraged to take part in activities which challenge them and also to make a contribution, both in their local community and further afield, enabling them to become responsible citizens in their school and the wider world.

Al Shohub is a school which is deeply rooted in the values of the Emirati community, driven by the aspirations of parents and guided by the requirements of our regulatory body, ADEK, to ensure that our students are placed at the centre of all that is achieved.

Above all, Al Shohub is a happy, vibrant place in which to learn and to grow, secure in the knowledge that all who are part of the Al Shohub community are warmly welcomed and respected on the journey to success. 

The Role

We are seeking to appoint, a well-qualified, enthusiastic and passionate secondary Humanities specialist, for an immediate start. The successful applicant will be able to teach both Geography and History and be a model of excellent practice, maintaining a clear focus on outstanding delivery to learners ensuring a centre of best practice and excellence. The Humanities Department plays a central role in the success of the school and embraces inquisitive learning with the aim of encouraging students to be critical, caring, creative and collaborative thinkers.

The ideal candidate must possess an in-depth knowledge of the Humanities National Curriculum at KS3 level, and have experience of teaching History and/or Geography at GCSE and A-Level. It would be highly advantageous to have a second subject either in Sociology and/or Travel and Tourism.

Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of how to use student data effectively to inform their teaching and ensure student learning and progress. We are looking for an educator who understands how students learn, has a deep knowledge of their subject and discipline, and utilises evidence based teaching. Candidates should be proactive, widely read, experienced and emotionally mature practitioners, who will work with our students to engender a deep and reflective approach to learning, to enable them to become the UAE leaders of the future. 

Essential Requirements

• FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY
• Bachelor's Degree in Education or other relevant field with a teaching qualification specialising in Humanities with a second subject in either Sociology and/or Travel and Tourism
• Experience teaching the National Curriculum for England in the UK or an international setting
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
• Al Shohub Private School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. All employees must ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. This appointment will be subject to checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and with past employers.