Secondary Teacher of Geography at Safa Community School
About This Role
POST: Secondary Teacher of Geography (Ability to Teach BTEC Travel & Tourism) at Safa Community School, Dubai
Safa Community School stands out as a leader in educational excellence. In 2024, we proudly earned the title of ‘Happiest School in the UAE,’ reflecting our dedication to fostering student well-being. Additionally, we were honored with the ‘Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award,’ showcasing our commitment to student academic growth, further highlighted by our GCSE VA score of +2.2. Our impressive staff retention and ranking among the top 15 Schools in the UAE according to the Schoolscompared.com survey are points of pride for our community.
At Safa Community School, we embody a sense of community beyond just education. With a diverse parent body, including approximately 35% expatriates from the UK, we have established a reputation as a welcoming and friendly environment. Our strong relationships among staff, parents, and students illustrate our inclusive ethos, ensuring everyone feels part of our larger school family. This unique sense of belonging is what truly distinguishes us and will make you feel right at home.
As an award-winning institution, Safa Community School offers a comprehensive UK curriculum from FS1 through Year 13, serving a total of 2,640 students. Stay connected with our vibrant community by following our Instagram channel, safa_scs, where we highlight student accomplishments, community events, and much more. Discover how we cultivate talent, inspire creativity, and create a thriving atmosphere for every learner.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Geography Specialist (secondary) to join our esteemed secondary department.
The ideal candidate will be expected to teach across various age groups and abilities, including GCSE and A-Level.
This position is part of our strategic expansion to accommodate growing student enrollment and program demands.
General Professional Responsibilities
The professional responsibilities of a teacher will include the following:
- Delivering lessons, including planning and preparing courses, setting and grading assignments, and assessing, recording, and reporting student progress in accordance with school policies.
- Utilizing data to enhance classroom instruction, tracking and monitoring student advancement, and implementing timely interventions.
- Preparing students for public examinations, assessing them accordingly, recording these assessments, and participating in meetings related to the administration of public examinations.
- Engaging with parents regarding student progress, including writing reports.
- Attending Parents’ Evenings and Open Evenings.
- Maintaining discipline and good order among students.
- Participating in departmental meetings and Open Evenings.
- Collaborating as part of a team to shape departmental policies and practices, introduce curricular initiatives, and develop study programs and assessment methods.
- Contributing to administrative tasks to ensure the department operates smoothly.
- Staying informed about curriculum innovations, participating in continuous professional development, and contributing to personal professional growth.
- Working collaboratively with support teachers in the classroom.
- Taking responsibility for mentoring a beginning teacher, if applicable.
- Providing assignments for classes in advance of known absences and setting work for colleagues who are absent when necessary.
- Overseeing a designated curriculum area, administrative task, or project as assigned.
- Completing additional tasks as reasonably directed by the Head of Department.
- Familiarizing oneself with the DSIB inspection framework and the standards for outstanding teaching and learning in the UAE.
- Supporting UAE initiatives and cultural expectations.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate must:
- Hold relevant qualifications.
- Have experience teaching in British Curriculum school.
Apply via the WhatSchool platform.