Business Studies Teacher - BTEC and Key Stages

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is seeking a Business Studies Teacher to deliver BTEC units and teach Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 under the British curriculum. The role combines academic instruction with vocational delivery, requiring strong pedagogy, curriculum development, and effective use of assessment data to drive student progress.

Immediate availability preferred and experience with safeguarding and student wellbeing is valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Studies or equivalent.
• Qualified with B.Ed, QTS, PGCE or PGDE or equivalent.
• Proven experience teaching Business Studies at Key Stage 3.
• Proven experience teaching Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.
• Prior BTEC teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Business Studies lessons across KS3-5.
• Teach the British curriculum and BTEC units.
• Develop schemes of work and assessments.
• Use case studies to build commercial awareness.
• Assess coursework, exams, and BTEC assignments.
• Provide constructive feedback and track student progress.

Skills

KS3/KS4/KS5 experience

British curriculum

BTEC teaching

Education

Master's degree in Business Studies

B.Ed / QTS / PGCE / PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Business Studies Teacher - BTEC and Key Stages Job Snapshot Role: Business Studies Teacher - BTEC and Key Stages Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Experience: Proven experience teaching Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Salary: 8000-12000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Business Studies Teacher is responsible for helping students understand how organizations operate, compete, finance activities, market products, manage people, and respond to changing economic conditions. The position combines academic teaching with applied business learning, requiring strong pedagogy, structured assessment, curriculum development, and the ability to connect classroom concepts with real commercial situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Business Studies lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Teach subject content in line with British curriculum expectations.
• Deliver BTEC Business units and support students with vocationally focused assignments.
• Develop lesson plans that combine theory with practical business examples.
• Teach core topics including marketing, finance, operations, human resources, entrepreneurship, and business strategy.
• Help students understand business ownership, organizational structures, and stakeholder relationships.
• Use case studies to develop commercial awareness and analytical thinking.
• Encourage students to evaluate business decisions using evidence and structured reasoning.
• Prepare schemes of work, classroom resources, assignments, and assessment materials.
• Review and revise curriculum content to maintain relevance and academic progression.
• Adapt methods of instruction according to student ability and course requirements.
• Assess classwork, coursework, projects, examinations, and BTEC assignments.
• Provide clear feedback that supports academic improvement.
• Monitor individual and cohort performance through assessment data.
• Identify gaps in knowledge and provide appropriate intervention.
• Stretch high-performing students through advanced analytical and evaluative tasks.
• Develop students' written business analysis and extended-response skills.
• Support students in applying quantitative techniques to business problems.
• Maintain effective classroom management and high expectations for student conduct.
• Use educational technology and digital business resources to enrich learning.
• Encourage independent research into companies, markets, industries, and economic trends.
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues on curriculum planning and moderation.
• Participate in standardization activities where required for BTEC assessment.
• Maintain accurate student records and assessment documentation.
• Contribute to departmental targets and wider school improvement priorities.
• Participate in meetings, professional development, and school activities.
• Communicate student progress effectively with parents and relevant school leaders.
• Support safeguarding and student wellbeing requirements.
• Be readily available to join as required.

Ideal Profile

• Master 's degree in Business Studies.
• B.Ed, QTS, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching Business Studies at Key Stage 3.
• Proven experience teaching Business Studies at Key Stage 4.
• Proven experience teaching Business Studies at Key Stage 5.
• Previous BTEC teaching experience is required.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent knowledge of Business Studies subject content.
• Strong understanding of effective teaching pedagogy.
• Experience planning and revising curricula and course materials.
• Ability to design appropriate methods of instruction.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• High expectations for student achievement and personal development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management capability.
• Ability to use assessment data to guide teaching.
• Confidence teaching both academic and vocational business pathways.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and school leadership.
• Strong professional work ethic.
• Commitment to student safeguarding and academic progress.
• Candidates who are immediately available are preferred.
• Candidates on a spouse visa are preferred.

Skills Set

• Business Studies teaching
• British curriculum
• Key Stage 3
• Key Stage 4
• Key Stage 5
• BTEC Business
• Vocational education
• Business strategy
• Marketing
• Finance
• Operations management
• Human resources
• Entrepreneurship
• Business ownership
• Stakeholder analysis
• Commercial awareness
• Case study analysis
• Quantitative business skills
• Curriculum planning
• Curriculum evaluation
• Course development
• Lesson planning
• Student assessment
• Coursework assessment
• BTEC assignments
• Progress monitoring
• Differentiated instruction
• Classroom management
• Educational technology
• Academic intervention
• Student safeguarding

Why Join Us

Business education gives students practical insight into the commercial world while developing analytical, numerical, communication, and decision-making skills. This position offers broad teaching exposure across lower secondary, examination classes, sixth-form study, and BTEC pathways, creating valuable professional development in British curriculum delivery, vocational education, assessment, and advanced subject teaching within Dubai 's Primary-Secondary Education sector.

About the Company

LEAMS Education operates British curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The group supports strong academic standards, applied learning, teacher development, and student progression while providing educators with opportunities to deliver high-quality subject teaching across academic and vocational pathways.