History Teacher – August 2026 start
About This Role
About us:
For over 40 years, Fortes Education has positioned itself as a leading provider of education in the UAE, known for its outstanding international schools and nurseries that have experienced significant growth and success. Our institutions are dedicated to delivering innovative and character-driven education throughout the Middle East.
Our guiding educational philosophy, termed Positive Education (PosEd), forms the foundation of our approach. Through PosEd, we encourage active engagement in learning while recognizing students' character strengths and achievements. We support children in developing meaningful relationships and discovering their purpose, aiming to cultivate enthusiastic learners, creative thinkers, confident individuals, and lifelong learners. Students learn resilience, adopt a growth mindset, and develop essential character strengths, preparing them to excel in a rapidly changing world.
About Sunmarke School – Where Amazing Happens
At Sunmarke School, we provide a comprehensive, values-driven education that nurtures both the intellectual and emotional growth of our students, empowering them to flourish and achieve their goals. Our distinctive programs make Sunmarke a uniquely innovative institution, transforming young learners' lives. This dedication to excellence was honored when Sunmarke School received the prestigious ‘Most Innovative School’ award at the international Which School Advisor ceremonies in both Dubai and London.
As a full spectrum school, Sunmarke delivers high-quality education through various pathways, including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC, and the IB Diploma Programmes. Our students regularly achieve top honors from examination boards, earning accolades such as ‘best in world’, ‘best in Middle East’, and ‘best in country’ across multiple subjects. Recent outstanding IB results have positioned Sunmarke School among the top three schools in Dubai and 69th worldwide. Our unparalleled suite of Signature Programmes offers transformative learning experiences, including Environmental and Sustainability Studies in Forest School settings and innovative hydroponic technology for exploring sustainability. Our state-of-the-art STEAM center encourages students to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges from Foundation Stage through Year 9, complemented by Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) experiences and advanced Artificial Intelligence integration for both staff and students. Our performing arts facilities include a black box theatre, auditorium, music rooms, and media suites, while our sports program, enhanced by professional coaching, led Sunmarke to triumph at the BSME Games.
Sunmarke School has consistently earned a ‘Very Good’ rating from the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) since our third year of operation and has achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rating from British Schools Overseas (BSO).
We are thrilled to welcome applications for a crucial role in our quest for excellence at our all-through school. Sunmarke School, situated in the desirable Jumeirah Village Triangle area, is one of our flagship institutions.
About you:
We are in search of a remarkable History Teacher to join us in August 2026.
We are looking for candidates who embody the following qualities:
- A vibrant, enthusiastic individual with a strong educational background, holding at least a B.Ed. or a B.A. with a PGCE in History, along with QTS.
- Responsibilities will encompass teaching Humanities to Years 7 and 8, as well as History for Year 9 and above, including IGCSE and A Level courses.
- Experience in teaching Politics would be advantageous, but not mandatory.
- Knowledge of leading global educational practices.
- A commitment to inspiring and nurturing every student, instilling the belief that they can and will succeed.
- Proficiency in using technology and applications to enhance and enrich student learning.
- Exemplary role models who embody our core values.
Apply via the WhatSchool platform.