Social Studies Teacher - Middle School

Job Description

Nibras International School is looking for a qualified Social Studies Teacher to join the team in August 2026. For all staff in the school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are always safe and properly supervised. The school is committed to ‘amazing learning’ – providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible.

All staff are expected to adhere to NIS policies and code of conduct and to promote our vision: ‘A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress’.

• Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment rooted in mutual respect.
• Set goals that stretch all students, regardless of background, ability or disposition.
• Show consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Promote positive progress and outcomes through:

- Accountability of pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
- Awareness of pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge, planning lessons to build on these
- Guiding pupils to reflect on their progress and emerging needs
- Understanding how pupils learn and how this impacts teaching

• Encourage pupils to take responsibility and conscientious attitudes towards their work and study.

• Represent knowledge, understanding and skills to students.
• Lead by example in truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.
• Engage and motivate students to exceed expectations.
• Use excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students.
• Leverage ICT and new technologies to enhance teaching and learning for all ages.
• Plan lessons considering individual learning styles, preferences and capabilities.
• Encourage all students to become effective, confident, independent life‑long learners.
• Build professional relationships with colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Plan and deliver a programme of learning opportunities and activities that enrich the curriculum.
• Co‑operate with colleagues to maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices.
• Communicate openly with parents about attainment and progress.
• Keep confidentiality when speaking to parents and external parties.
• Model good academic practice and actively contribute to department discussions.
• Plan after‑school activities as required.
• Support school partnership with the community, attending events as needed.
• Other responsibilities as reasonably requested.

• Plan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentation.
• Teach effectively to all students, considering individual educational needs.
• Set and mark work for school, online and at home.
• Promote intellectual, moral, spiritual, cultural, physical and personal development of students.
• Record and report personal and social needs of students.
• Participate in whole‑school development and share best practice.

• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students.
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references.
• Guide students to set targets, improve on previous bests and provide regular feedback.

• Review teaching methods and programmes of work continuously.
• Take accountability for own development.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.

• Advise and cooperate with the principal and colleagues on course preparation, teaching materials, methods and assessment.
• Take responsibility for specific subjects.
• Embed UAE heritage and culture within the curriculum.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies
• Experience: 2 years of school‑based teaching experience

• Outstanding performance and teaching experience in American/International schools.
• Strong knowledge of international/American curriculum.
• Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, spoken and written.
• Collaborative team‑player with excellent personal skills.
• Classroom and behaviour management.

• Collaborative team player, inspirational speaker, empathetic listener.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Internationally minded.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Intercultural awareness, creative.
• Online and classroom teaching experience.
• Flexible and a can‑do attitude.

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level not specified in this description. Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.

This position is part of The International Schools Partnership (ISP).