History Teacher - August 2027

About the role

GEMS School of Research and Innovation, a private education provider offering Pre-Prep through Sixth Form, is hiring a History Teacher for the August 2027 intake. The teacher delivers an ambitious, engaging and research-informed curriculum across KS3 and KS4, aligned with the British Curriculum, working with the Humanities Department to build students' historical understanding, critical thinking and analytical skills, and to support progression into KS5.

Key responsibilities

• Teach history to KS3 and KS4 students using historical inquiry, source analysis and engaging discussion.
• Help students explore significant events, societies and perspectives, evaluate evidence and see connections between the past and the present.
• Connect history to contemporary global issues, cultural developments and emerging technologies.
• Work collaboratively with the Humanities Department and share outstanding practice.

Required profile

• BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent; a Master's degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Proven experience teaching History to KS4/KS5 or equivalent.
• Willingness to collaborate, a reflective and solution-focused growth mindset, and creativity and enthusiasm in teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with colleagues, students and parents.
• Track record of outstanding learning and teaching, and aspiration to grow in a world-class school.
• Active participation in the school's extra-curricular programme and community events.

What we offer

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Fully furnished accommodation.
• Free schooling.
• Private medical insurance.
• Annual airfares to the country of residence.
• End of service gratuity.