Humanities Teacher - History & Geography - August 2025

Repton Al Barsha is seeking to recruit an outstanding Humanities Teacher for an August 2025 start. This person would be responsible for teaching History and Geography across KS3 and KS4.

The successful candidate will have the ability to inspire and motivate students with a diverse range of talent and ability, promoting a love for learning. A desire and willingness to teach from Year 7 to Year 13 is essential, along with experience of GCSE and A Level. We are looking for a highly committed team player who brings the drive, energy and passion to a senior school with high expectations of attainment and progress.

You will deliver the subject in KS3, with GCSE and A Levels in KS4 and KS5.

 About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

About Repton Al Barsha

Repton Al Barsha currently educates students from Nursery (FS1) to Year 11 and will be growing year on year through to Year 13.

We are a well-resourced Apple Distinguished School with exceptional sporting facilities, seeking to achieve the best from every pupil both academically and in extra-curricular activities which is a key aspect of the school program.

The school was rated Very Good with several outstanding features in the most recent DSIB inspection.

Repton Al Barsha boasts state of the art facilities and is situated at the heart of ‘New Dubai’ in the Dubai Science Park, Barsha South. It offers the academic rigour of the UK National Curriculum within an inclusive family environment. The School is built on the twin foundations of academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care.

Repton Al Barsha Senior School is at an exciting stage of growth and development. We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well-qualified individuals. You should have a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching. Our senior school staff have a mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so. The school provides teachers with the opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues; and excellent professional development.

 Skills, Experience & Responsibilities:

-       Demonstrates a passion for teaching and a deep commitment to inspiring and challenging all learners

-       Utilises strong subject knowledge to plan and deliver engaging, effective, and impactful lessons

-       Skilled in designing lessons that encourage all students to think deeply and engage purposefully in their learning

-       Strong ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of an inclusive student community

-       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents

-       Reflective and proactive in their practice, continuously seeking professional growth and development

-       Effective in managing time and workload, demonstrating resilience and enthusiasm in a dynamic school environment

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelors of Education or PGCE with appropriate specialism
• Experience teaching in a UK setting or renowned British Curriculum / international school
• Experience teaching

In return we offer:

• •Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Annual flight ticket
• Accommodation
• World class medical & healthcare benefits (subject to status)

To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV. (Add any additional requirements here that are needed)

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.