History Teacher – August 2026 start

About us:

Fortes Education has established itself as a premier education provider in the UAE for more than 40 years, featuring exceptional international schools and nurseries that have achieved remarkable success and growth. Our institutions offer the most innovative and character-focused education throughout the Middle East.

Our educational philosophy, known as Positive Education (PosEd), underpins our approach. Through PosEd, we promote active learning engagement, recognizing character strengths and achievements. We guide children to foster meaningful relationships and discover their purpose. Our aim is to help them become enthusiastic learners, inventive thinkers, confident individuals, and lifelong learners. Students cultivate resilience, a growth mindset, and essential character strengths, equipping them to thrive in a constantly evolving world.

About Sunmarke School – Where Amazing Happens

Sunmarke School delivers an ambitious, values-centered education that nurtures both the hearts and minds of students, empowering them to thrive and realize their aspirations. Our signature programs make Sunmarke a uniquely innovative institution, transforming the lives of young learners. This commitment to excellence was recognized when Sunmarke School received the prestigious ‘Most Innovative School’ award at the international Which School Advisor ceremonies in both Dubai and London.

As an all-through school, Sunmarke offers a high-quality education across various pathways, including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC, and the IB Diploma Programmes. Our students consistently earn top honors from examination boards, achieving ‘best in world’, ‘best in Middle East’, and ‘best in country’ accolades across an array of subjects. Recent exceptional IB results place Sunmarke School among the top three schools in Dubai and 69th globally. Our unmatched suite of Signature Programmes provides students with transformative learning experiences, including Environmental and Sustainability Studies conducted in Forest School settings and innovative hydroponic technology used to explore sustainability. We also boast a world-class STEAM center that encourages students to apply their learning to real-world challenges from Foundation Stage through Year 9, as well as Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) experiences alongside advanced Artificial Intelligence integration for staff and students. Our performing arts offerings include extensive facilities like a black box theatre, auditorium, music spaces, and media suites, while our sports program, enhanced by professional coaching, led Sunmarke to victory at the BSME Games.

Sunmarke School has been consistently rated as a ‘Very Good’ school by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) since our third operational year and has earned an ‘Outstanding’ rating from British Schools Overseas (BSO).

We are excited to invite applications for a pivotal role in our journey toward excellence at our all-through school. Sunmarke School, located in the prime area of Jumeirah Village Triangle, stands as one of our flagship institutions.

About you:

We are on the lookout for an exceptional History Teacher to begin in August 2026.

We are seeking candidates who possess the following attributes:

• A dynamic, enthusiastic individual with a strong educational background, holding at least a B.Ed. or a B.A. with a PGCE in History, accompanied by QTS.

• Responsibilities include teaching Humanities to Years 7 and 8, as well as History for Year 9 and higher, encompassing IGCSE and A Level courses.

• Experience in teaching Politics is a plus, though not required.

• Familiarity with leading global educational practices.

• A dedication to inspiring and developing every student, instilling in them the belief that they can and will succeed.

• Proficiency with technology and apps to enhance and enrich student learning.

• Exemplary role models who reflect our core values.

• A passion for creating enriched learning experiences for students inside and outside the classroom.

• Strong communicators capable of igniting a passion for learning among our students.

• Willingness to contribute significantly to our extracurricular activities (ECA) program and overall campus life.

• A solid academic background, strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities.

Our Offer:

• Competitive, tax-free salary.

• Furnished accommodation.

• Relocation allowance (applicable for overseas appointments only).

• Medical insurance for the employee.

• Annual flight ticket and paid holidays.

• Tuition fee concessions for up to two minor dependents.

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities in a newly constructed campus in a prime Dubai location.

• A vibrant learning community comprised of students, teachers, parents, and Board members dedicated to maximizing student achievement and fostering positive learning experiences.

• Collaboration with a supportive and driven team of colleagues.

• Outstanding professional development opportunities.

• The chance to work in Dubai, one of the most desirable destinations for work and travel.

Application Process:

If you are passionate, energetic, and committed to making a difference in the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply. In return, you will become part of a rapidly evolving organization that offers you a central role in our future growth initiatives.

We invite candidates to complete our Online Application by visiting: https://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-Openings

Interviews will be conducted either in person in Dubai or via video conferencing for those not currently residing in Dubai.

The application deadline is April 19, 2026. Please be aware that due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The school reserves the right to make suitable appointments before the official closing date, so we encourage early applications. The start date for the position is August 2026.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Fortes Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment policies align with the recommendations from the International Task Force on Child Protection. At Sunmarke School, we uphold high standards of effective practices in child protection and are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children.

We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo various background checks, including satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including those from overseas.