Teacher of History and Politics

Job description / Role

Job overview

Hartland International School seeks to appoint an exceptional teacher of history and politics to support our expansion and provision across all phases in the secondary school.

Our school

As we enter our 11th year, Hartland International School has established a reputation for excellence in learning, teaching and leadership in the region. Our student body consists of just over 2000 students from nearly 110 nationalities, making Hartland a truly unique and international community where a strong blend of academic challenge, enrichment opportunities and pastoral support for all, targets and inspires excellence. All that we do is underpinned by a values-based family community of teachers, children and parents providing the best possible education for every child in our care.

The post

Due to our expansion, applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals who are passionate and forward thinking and who will thrive in the vibrant learning environment offered at Hartland. By being ambitious, not only for students but for yourself, you will help to maintain and build upon a successful programme of study in history and politics by sharing in the department’s responsibility for teaching and learning, and pastoral care. The successful candidate will also be expected to make a contribution to our unique and strong enrichment programme which ensures that learning and opportunity are diverse for all.

History is taught throughout the school at Hartland by a dedicated team of four full-time teachers. In KS3, we follow a course based on the English National Curriculum, but one which uses materials adapted for the particular needs of our students that incorporate units connected to Dubai and UAE history, the history of Islam, as well as investigations into our students’ own home countries. In KS4, students study for the Edexcel IGCSE modular course, learning about the Cold War, Stalin’s Russia, the Vietnam Conflict and China in the 20th century, with Paper 1 taken at the end of Year 10. In the Sixth Form, we offer AQA A-level, focusing on The Tudors (1485-1603) and Weimar and Nazi Germany (1918-1945).

Politics is taught in the Sixth Form and is offered as the AQA A-level course. Students explore the UK and US systems of government and politics, developing a comparative understanding of how each operates. The course also includes a study of political ideologies and key thinkers, encouraging students to engage critically with ideas such as liberalism, socialism and conservatism, as well as learning to connect theory to current political issues.

The history and politics department prides itself on its excellent examination results at both IGCSE and A-level with a significant number of students achieving high grades across all examinations; for example, last year, 60% of candidates in Year 11 and 70% of our Year 10 modular candidates received a grade of 7 or above. We take great pride in the academic development of our students and anticipate similar success in the future. All history lessons are taught in subject-specific classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, that generally use Microsoft Teams as a mode of instruction. As a department, we believe in extending learning beyond the classroom and encourage active participation in school clubs and debating teams, trips and other extracurricular events, as well as many other activities that help to foster a deeper appreciation of historical inquiry among our students.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a relevant degree and teaching qualification
• Have experience of teaching history in the UK or in an international setting. Experience having taught politics would be advantageous but not essential
• Be able to teach to A-level and GCSE level
• Have a minimum two years teaching experience
• Have exceptional communication skills
• Be committed to the Hartland values

In return you will have the opportunity to work in a premium state-of-the-art modern school with a committed and dedicated staff. We have a proactive approach to continuing professional, personal development and wellbeing, and the successful candidate will join a school where our values and our community are integral to our ethos. You will receive a competitive and attractive tax-free salary, high quality fully furnished accommodation, private medical insurance, annual airfare to home country and an ‘End of Service Gratuity’.

Safeguarding statement

Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. At Hartland International School we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.

The school is also committed to equality of opportunity and to the culture and principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

The closing date for this position is 5 December 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may interview on receipt of applications, prior to the closing deadline. Interviews will take place in Dubai and London in January. Start date for this position is August 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.