Business and Economics Teacher - August 2026

GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL - DUBAI SOUTH; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Dubai is seeking a Business and Economics Teacher for the academic year starting August 2026. This role offers competitive tax-free salary, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and embody the school's values of growth and discovery, contributing positively to the school community.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to home country

End of service gratuity

Access to GEMS rewards app

Qualifications

• Embody the school's core values.
• Hold a relevant degree or PGCE with QTS.
• Share exemplary teaching practices.
• Engage creatively in teaching both inside and outside the classroom.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Proven track record in outstanding learning and teaching.
• Aspirations to work in a world-class school.
• Willingness to engage in community events.

Skills

Core values of Grow, Flourish, Discover

BEd or Bachelor's degree in Business and Economics

Exemplary teaching practices

Creative and enthusiastic approach

Excellent interpersonal skills

Outstanding learning & teaching

Aspiration for career enhancement

Engagement in extra-curricular activities

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree in Business and Economics

PGCE with QTS

Job description

Due to the continued success of our new school, GEMS Founders School – Dubai South, we are seeking to recruit a Business and Economics Teacher available for next academic year August 2026.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Dubai South is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to Grow, Flourish, Discover "You" in everything you do at GFD.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. As part of our commitment to developing our teachers, Graduate teachers will benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment to our NQT programme; while our more experienced teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities. GEMS teachers are at the forefront of opportunities for growth and development; with most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax-free salary, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

Skills

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish, Discover "You"
• Hold a BEd or Bachelor's degree major in Business and Economics or equivalent or PGCE with QTS
• Have the ability to share exemplary teaching practices
• A creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching
• Have aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events