Business Studies Teacher

GEMS Education; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international education provider in Sharjah is seeking a Business Studies teacher for August 2026. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality instruction for GCSE and A-Level courses in a supportive environment. With a focus on inclusivity and academic excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity for both new and experienced educators to grow their careers internationally. The role includes an excellent remuneration package, including tax-free salary, accommodation, and additional benefits as per UAE Labour Law.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Fully-furnished accommodation

Relocation allowance

Annual flight allowance

Tuition fee concession

Qualifications

• Significant experience teaching GCSE and A-Level or equivalent at a British Curriculum school.
• A proven track record of outstanding teaching.
• Excellent communication skills to work closely with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Business Studies instruction within the British Curriculum.
• Collaborate to plan and deliver a coherent curriculum.
• Engage students to develop knowledge and understanding across key business subjects.
• Participate in extracurricular activities as required.

Skills

Outstanding teaching and learning

Excellent IT skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

B.Ed or PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

GEMS Wesgreen International School was established in 1991 and came under the GEMS family of Schools in 2017. It is a National Curriculum for England School with 3500+ students. Wesgreen International School is a BSO (British Schools Overseas) accredited school and is recognised by the Department for Education (DfE) in the UK for its high-quality education provision. We have a long history of success and high achievement within the Sharjah Community. Alumni pupils are now bringing their own children back and many others have enjoyed success in some of the best Universities in the World. Sharjah is the only Emirate to introduce the 4 day school week, offering a 3-day weekend.

We are looking to appoint a Business Studies teacher to join our existing team at GEMS Wesgreen International School for August 2026. The school has a focus on high academic standards, computational thinking, social and emotional education as well as inclusivity to allow all students to succeed through a range of academic and vocational pathways.

As well as being a great place to work, Sharjah is a progressive, vibrant, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Sharjah enjoy a great lifestyle as well as extensive travel and leisure opportunities around the region and further afield. Dubai is a short drive away with many of the schools staff making the short commute each day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for new teachers to gain valuable international exposure, and for more experienced teachers to advance their career with a global leading company, and world class International School.

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. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we expand into more and more countries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Business Studies instruction (GCSE and A-Level or equivalent) within the British Curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver a coherent curriculum and assessment program.
• Engage and support students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding across key business subjects.
• Participate in extracurricular activities as required.

Qualifications

• A B.Ed or degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent with exceptional subject knowledge
• Significant experience teaching GCSE and A-Level or equivalent at a British Curriculum school, ideally in an international setting
• A proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents

An excellent remuneration package is on offer to successful candidates including competitive tax-free salary, fully-furnished accommodation, joining allowance if relocating internationally, annual flight allowance, tuition fee concession, and other benefits in line with UAE Labour Law. GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards with discounts on day-to-day life in the UAE.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, please click apply to complete the quick application on the GEMS Education careers site.

Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.