Business & Economics Teacher

International Schools Partnership; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The English College Dubai, part of the International Schools Partnership network, is seeking a dedicated Business & Economics Teacher to join its academic team in Dubai. You will deliver high-quality instruction, foster a supportive learning environment, and contribute to wider school life.

Responsibilities include planning KS5 lessons, assessing progress, communicating with parents, and supporting English language learners.

Qualifications

• Experience with UK curricula and GCSE/A-level requirements.
• QTS/PGCE qualification preferred.
• ICPC and UK Enhanced DBS or equivalent police checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Business & Economics lessons to KS5.
• Assess and track student progress, providing timely feedback.
• Collaborate with Head of Year and tutors to support learners.
• Contribute to curriculum development and resource creation.
• Communicate with parents through reports and meetings.

Skills

English National Curriculum

Assessment principles

Pastoral support

Learning strategies

Team player

Education

QTS or PGCE

UK Enhanced DBS

Job description

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 2 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: JR214496

Job Description / Role:

The English College Dubai is seeking a dedicated Business & Economics Teacher to join their academic team. This role involves delivering high-quality instruction, fostering a supportive learning environment, and contributing to the wider life of the school community within the International Schools Partnership network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Have excellent subject knowledge, including the ability to stretch the most able learners at KS5.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of examination requirements and specifications taught.
• Use all available contextual data to plan learning to meet the needs of all learners.
• Be a responsive teacher, adapting practice where necessary to ensure all students make progress.
• Provide appropriate challenge to all learners, including those identified as More Able and Talented.
• Support students with additional learning needs and English Language Learners while maintaining high expectations.
• Undertake a range of formative and summative assessment strategies.
• Mark work in accordance with the school marking policy.
• Track and monitor attainment and progress of individuals and groups of students.
• Effectively communicate with parents through reports, parents’ evenings, and individual communications.
• Contribute to the creation, review, and development of faculty resources.
• Ensure students make progress within and across lessons.
• Create and nurture a warm, caring, academically driven classroom environment.
• Maintain a positive and purposeful physical learning environment, including high-quality classroom displays.
• Be responsible for the holistic, emotional, and social development of a tutor group.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, and behaviour of students within the tutor group.
• Deliver PERMA lessons during tutor time following the principles of Positive Psychology.
• Deliver Moral, Social, and Cultural lessons during tutor time in line with the MOE curriculum.
• Attend assemblies and contribute to the assembly programme where appropriate.
• Work closely with the Head of Year and refer students requiring additional support.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with all stakeholders.
• Behave appropriately at all times in line with EC standards and school values.
• Attend school events and participate in the wider life of the school.
• Offer a high-quality extracurricular club for at least two school terms.
• Support school improvement initiatives and relevant improvement plans.
• Conduct breaktime and lunchtime duties according to the rota.
• Cover for absent colleagues as appropriate.
• Take responsibility for personal professional development and engage in the school-wide professional development programme.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties assigned by the Principal, Senior Leaders, or Line Managers.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of two years’ teaching experience.
• Experience teaching relevant UK curricula.
• Willingness to contribute to departmental resource development.
• Willingness to contribute to whole-school enrichment activities before or after school.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider curriculum and support the school vision.

Education Qualifications:

• QTS or PGCE teaching qualification, preferably from the UK.
• Ability to provide an ICPC and UK Enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge and understanding of the English National Curriculum, assessment principles, and effective record keeping.
• Strong understanding of pedagogy and teaching and learning methods.
• Strong understanding of child development and pastoral support.
• Honest, even when uncomfortable.
• Demonstrates integrity, even when difficult.
• Transparent, consistent, and fair.
• Flexible when situations demand.
• Reflective and always seeking improvement.
• Hardworking and willing to go above and beyond.
• Team player who shares the load during busy periods.
• Lifelong learner committed to professional development.
• Welcomes feedback as an opportunity to improve.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Pays attention to detail and maintains high standards.
• Has impact and follows tasks through to completion.
• Proactive in identifying issues and proposing solutions.
• Problem solver rather than problem narrator.
• Thorough in all work.
• Possesses direct and indirect leadership skills.
• Able to lead and inspire a tutor team.
• Seeks advice when appropriate.
• Has a sense of humour.
• Excellent, caring, student-centred educator.
• Ability to influence people and work effectively within teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

Global group of private schools operating across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. It acquires and develops schools delivering British, American, International Baccalaureate, bilingual, and national curricula, supporting them with shared teaching frameworks and professional development. In the Gulf it operates schools in the UAE, Qatar, and other markets.

Company Industry: Education

Department / Functional Area: Teaching

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)

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