Secondary Teacher of Geography at Safa Community School

Job Overview

POST: Secondary Teacher of Geography (Ability to Teach BTEC Travel & Tourism) at Safa Community School, Dubai.

Safa Community School is a beacon of excellence. In 2024 we were honoured with the 'Happiest School in the UAE' title and the 'Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award', reflecting our commitment to student well being and academic progress. We achieved a 2024 GCSE VA score of +2.2 and maintain high staff retention rates. The school consistently ranks among the top 15 schools in the UAE.

We offer an award winning, all through UK curriculum (FS1 Year 13) in a diverse, community oriented environment. Approximately 35 % of our parents are from the UK, and our staff parent student relationships are warm and inclusive, fostering a sense of belonging for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the age and ability range (GCSE and A Level).
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons; set, mark and assess work in line with school policy.
• Use data to inform teaching, monitor and track student progress, and implement timely interventions.
• Prepare students for public examinations, record and report assessments, and attend related meetings.
• Communicate and consult with parents, including writing reports.
• Attend Parents' Evenings and Open Evenings.
• Maintain good order and discipline in the classroom.
• Participate in departmental meetings, Open Evenings, and shape departmental policy and practice.
• Lead curricular initiatives, programme development, and CPD arrangements.
• Collaborate with support teachers and co ordinate teams.
• Take responsibility for monitoring the support of a beginning teacher, where appropriate.
• Set work for classes with known absences and for absent colleagues if required.
• Own a designated area of the curriculum, administration or curriculum innovation project.
• Carrying out other tasks reasonably directed by the Head of Department.
• Familiarise with the DSIB inspection framework and expectations of outstanding teaching and learning in the UAE.
• Support UAE initiatives and cultural expectations.

Candidate Profile

• Hold relevant qualifications.
• Have experience teaching in British Curriculum schools, at IGCSE and A Level.
• Be enthusiastic about Geography and able to convey this enthusiasm to students.
• Understand assessment and examination requirements for KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Be an outstanding teacher, demonstrating excellent practice and student progress.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Actively keep up to date with developments in the subject.
• Be willing to develop professionally, taking opportunities for training and career progression.

Application Process

Closing date for applications: Monday, 13th April 2026 at 10h00 UAE time.

• All applications must be submitted on the TES/Schrole Portal - only portal submissions will be considered.
• Only applications with experience teaching GCSEs and A Levels will be considered.
• Submit an up to date, full CV.
• Submit a covering letter no more than two A4 pages.
• Provide at least three referees with names, telephone numbers (including international dialing codes), and email addresses. One must be a current employer.
• Applications will be assessed in order of receipt; interviews may occur at any stage after submission. The employer reserves the right to appoint before the closing date - applicants are encouraged to apply early.
• Upon initial interviews, arrangements will be made for those progressing to a second interview round.
• A demonstration lesson will be required.

Feedback will be provided only to candidates who progress to the interview stages.