Head of Department of Geography at Safa Community School

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

Safa Community School stands as a hallmark of educational excellence. In 2024, we proudly earned the title of ‘Happiest School in the UAE’, reflecting our unwavering commitment to student well-being. Additionally, we were recipients of the ‘Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award’, showcasing our dedication to academic growth, further highlighted by our impressive 2024 GCSE VA score of +2.2. Our high staff retention rates and recognition among the top 15 Schools in the UAE, as reported by the Schoolscompared.com survey, are accomplishments we cherish deeply.

At Safa Community School, we embody more than just a place of learning—we are a community. Our diverse parent body consists primarily of expatriates, with approximately 35% hailing from the UK. We take pride in our reputation for being a warm, friendly, and community-focused institution. The strong relationships among our staff, parents, and students reflect our inclusive ethos, ensuring everyone feels welcomed as part of our larger family. This unique sense of belonging distinguishes us and fosters an environment where you can truly feel at home.

Safa Community School is an award-winning, all-through UK curriculum establishment catering to students from FS1 to Year 13, with an enrollment of 2,640 students. Explore our vibrant community and witness student achievements and community events by following our school Instagram channel at safa_scs. Here, you can discover how we cultivate talent, inspire creativity, and create an enriching environment for all our students.

We are actively seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Geography specialist (secondary school) to join our esteemed secondary department.

The ideal candidate will be expected to teach students across various age groups and abilities, including GCSE and A-Level courses.

This position is part of our strategic expansion to accommodate the growing student enrollment and program demand.

General Professional Responsibilities

The role of a teacher encompasses the following professional duties:

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Delivering lessons, which includes course planning and preparation, assigning and grading work, and assessing, recording, and reporting on student progress and attainment in accordance with school policies.

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Utilizing data to guide classroom instruction, monitoring student progress, and implementing timely interventions.

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Preparing students for public examinations, assessing them for these evaluations, documenting and reporting on such assessments, and participating in meetings related to public examination procedures.

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Engaging in communication and consultation with students' parents, including report writing.

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Attending Parents’ Evenings and Open Evenings.

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Maintaining discipline and order among the students in your charge.

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Participating in departmental meetings and Open Evenings.

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Collaborating with team members to shape departmental policies and practices, initiate curricular improvements, and develop study programs and teaching and assessment methods.

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Contributing to administrative and organizational tasks to ensure the department operates smoothly.

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Staying informed about curriculum innovations, engaging in CPD arrangements, and contributing to personal professional development.

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Working in partnership with support teachers within the classroom.

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Assuming responsibility for monitoring and supporting a beginning teacher, if appropriate.

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Preparing assignments for your classes during any planned absences and setting work for absent colleagues when necessary.

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Overseeing a designated aspect of the curriculum, administration, or a specific project.

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Carrying out additional tasks as reasonably directed by the Head of Department.

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Acquainting yourself with the DSIB inspection framework and the standards for outstanding teaching and learning in the UAE.

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Supporting UAE initiatives and cultural expectations.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate must:

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Hold relevant qualifications.

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Possess experience teaching in British Curriculum schools, specifically in IGCSE and A-Level courses.

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Demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject and effectively communicate this passion to students.

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Understand assessment and examination requirements for KS3, KS4, and KS5.

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Be an exemplary teacher capable of showcasing outstanding practice and student progress.

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Collaborate effectively as part of a team.

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Stay updated with developments in their subject area.

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Exhibit a desire for professional growth and actively seek training opportunities within the department or externally.

Note:

This job description will be reviewed periodically and may be subject to changes.

Application Process

The deadline for applications is Monday, 13th April 2026 at 10h00 UAE time.

To apply:

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All applications must be submitted through the TES/Schrole Portal. Only submissions via the Portal will be considered.

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Only candidates with experience teaching GCSEs and A-Levels will be evaluated.

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Please submit an up-to-date, comprehensive resume/CV.

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Include a cover letter not exceeding two A4 pages.

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Provide at least three references, including names, phone numbers (with international dialing codes), and email addresses, one of which must be your current employer.

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Applications will be reviewed in the order received, and interviews may commence at any point after submission. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date, so we encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.

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Following initial interviews, arrangements will be made individually for candidates advancing to the second round.

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A demonstration lesson will be required.

Feedback will be provided upon request only to candidates who reach the interview stages.