Teacher - Geography

Muna British Academy is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Humanities (Geography) for the 2027/28 academic year. This role involves inspiring curiosity about people, places, and the forces shaping our world. Join us to teach Geography and History across Key Stage 3 and contribute specialist expertise to the development of GCSE/IGCSE and future A-Level Geography provision as our secondary school expands.

We are looking for a passionate geographer who can bring physical and human geography to life through compelling examples, geographical enquiry, and purposeful fieldwork. You will develop students’ confidence in interpreting maps and data, evaluating evidence, and explaining the relationships between communities and environments. Through high expectations, skilful adaptation, and engaging teaching, you will support every learner to think critically, consider different perspectives, and communicate informed arguments.

Beyond the classroom, you will enrich students’ experiences through visits, investigations, and projects connected to sustainability, global development, and the UAE’s changing landscapes. Embodying our values of Ambition, Responsibility, and Respect, you will encourage responsible citizenship and contribute to a collaborative Humanities department and a community where character, wellbeing, and achievement are equally valued. Apply now to inspire the next generation!

Company Overview

Aldar Education is Abu Dhabi’s leading private K-12 education group and one of the UAE’s most established education providers, serving over 31,000 students across a network of 27 schools. Educators from over 100 nationalities contribute to our mission.

Founded in 2007 and backed by Aldar Group, our schools are defined by globally benchmarked outcomes, exceptional teaching, and authentic partnerships with families. We are committed to developing the whole person — academically, socially, emotionally, and physically — through personalized learning and unique enriching experiences. At the intersection of international academic excellence and deep local insight, we deliver education that is both globally rigorous and culturally grounded.

Guided by the UAE’s vision for a sustainable, knowledge-based economy, Aldar Education combines scale, expertise, and a distinctive ecosystem of schools and strategic partnerships, including collaborations with world-renowned institutions, to bring advanced programmes and innovative pedagogies to the UAE. Complementing our schools, Aldar Training Academy (ATA) empowers educators, school leaders, and the wider community through over 150 high-quality courses focused on building leadership capacity and a future-ready workforce. Our purpose is to inspire, nurture, and empower the next generation, equipping every learner to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience: Minimum of four years’ teaching experience delivering the English National Curriculum

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge across the humanities curriculum, delivering high-quality teaching across Key Stage 3 humanities subjects, including Geography, History and related disciplines.
• 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 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years’ teaching experience delivering the English National Curriculum.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is an additional language.
• Approachable, professional, calm, and knowledgeable with a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders and prioritise workload.
• Passion for teaching, commitment to educating and nurturing children, and a positive, solution-focused attitude.
• IT Literate and familiar with online technologies to aid in 21st-century teaching.

Benefits

• Access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to training others.
• Emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training for both students and staff.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of the Humanities curriculum and the growth of Geography provision.
• Work in a collaborative Humanities department and a community where character, wellbeing, and achievement are valued.
• Enrich students’ experiences through visits, investigations, and projects connected to sustainability and global development.
• Be part of a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools.