Head of Humanities

Muna British Academy is seeking an outstanding teacher and inspirational strong Head of Humanities to join us for the 2027 28 academic year strong leading Geography and History through an exciting phase of secondary expansion

We are looking for an ambitious leader who can inspire curiosity about the world deepen students understanding of the past and develop their confidence to question investigate and construct informed arguments

With Year 10 opening in 2027 28 this role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the development of Humanities from our current Key Stage 3 provision into IGCSE and subsequent A-Level pathways

You will build a rigorous carefully sequenced curriculum that preserves the distinctive knowledge and disciplinary skills of Geography and History while making meaningful connections between people places societies and environments

A Geography specialism with experience of teaching Geography at IGCSE and A Level is desirable alongside the expertise and commitment to lead excellent provision across both subjects

As an outstanding classroom practitioner and leader you will model exceptional teaching develop colleagues through coaching and purposeful professional learning and use assessment intelligently to strengthen attainment and progress

Your high expectations will be matched by skilful adaptation ensuring that every student is supported and challenged to develop secure understanding geographical enquiry historical source evaluation and extended analytical writing

You will establish a collaborative departmental culture in which professional dialogue shared responsibility and continual improvement underpin success

Beyond the classroom you will enrich students learning through geographical fieldwork historical visits competitions and community partnerships Drawing on the UAE s heritage diverse communities and ambitions for a sustainable future you will help students connect their learning with the world around them

Your leadership will embody our values of Ambition Responsibility and Respect encouraging students to consider different perspectives engage thoughtfully with evidence and recognise their responsibilities as informed global citizens

If you have the subject expertise leadership ambition and commitment to inspire young geographers and historians while shaping a growing Humanities department we would be delighted to hear from you

• Bachelor s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification

• Minimum of 4 years teaching English National Curriculum
• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language

• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well- being of children
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
• Respect for all members of a school community irrespective of position gender age and ethnic background
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

Bachelor s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.

Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language.

Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole childA high level of professionalism and consideration of the well- being of children

Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities

Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic backgroundA positive and solution-focused attitude to working lifeA clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check