Job Description

At GEMS American Academy, Abu Dhabi, we pride ourselves on creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive. We are seeking a qualified Middle School Social Studies teacher to join our team from August 2025 who is passionate about education and dedicated to nurturing the minds of our students.

As well as being a great place to work, Abu Dhabi is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Abu Dhabi enjoy an excellent lifestyle as well as extensive travel and leisure opportunities around the region and further afield.

Key Responsibilities:
• Uphold the GEMS Core Values of innovation, excellence, lifelong learning, and global citizenship in all aspects of teaching and student interactions.
• Deliver engaging lessons that meet curriculum standards, adapting to diverse learning styles and individual student needs, including ESL and gifted students.
• Maintain accurate records of planning, assessments, and attendance, ensuring policies and codes of conduct are consistently followed.
• Use media and technology effectively in the classroom to enhance learning experiences.
• Foster student progress and well-being through academic guidance, behavior management, and promoting cultural awareness.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop teaching resources and contribute to the school’s co-curricular and extra-curricular programs.
• Communicate regularly with parents to keep them informed of student progress, upholding confidentiality where required.
• Participate in staff meetings, school events, and extra duties as needed, demonstrating commitment beyond the standard workday.
• Participate in appraisal and performance management procedures and continuing professional development.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:
• Hold a BEd or bachelor’s degree with PGCE or PGDE or equivalent in relevant specialism.
• Have proven experience of teaching inclusion, ideally within an IB or American Curriculum School, however this is not mandatory.
• Have experience teaching at secondary or middle school level.
• Have the ability to share exemplary teaching practices.
• Have a creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning and teaching.
• Have the aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career.
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for one child, private medical insurance, annual airfares to the country of residence, and end of service gratuity.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.