Business Studies Teacher - Secondary Curriculum

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Royal Dubai School in Dubai is seeking a Business Studies Teacher for the Secondary Curriculum to join as the school expands Year 10 from September 2027 and subsequently toward Year 13. You will deliver engaging lessons aligned with GCSE and post-16 expectations and contribute to curriculum architecture and assessment standards.

Ideal candidates hold a recognised teaching qualification, a strong business background and experience delivering GCSE Business; the role offers curriculum

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification appropriate for Secondary education.
• Strong academic background in Business Studies, Business Management or related discipline.
• Successful experience teaching Business Studies at Secondary level.
• Knowledge of GCSE Business and post-16 pathways.
• Experience developing schemes of work, assessments and curriculum resources.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Secondary Business Studies lessons aligned with examination specifications.
• Develop understanding of organisations, markets, finance, operations and decision-making.
• Apply concepts to realistic scenarios, case studies and current market contexts.
• Differentiate instruction to provide appropriate challenge and support.
• Track progress and implement targeted intervention where required.
• Provide meaningful feedback to strengthen knowledge and skills.
• Contribute to establishment and growth of the Business Studies department.
• Develop schemes of work, curriculum resources and assessment materials.

Skills

Secondary Business Studies

GCSE Business

Post-16 Business

Business curriculum development

Business organisations

Business finance

Marketing

Operations management

Entrepreneurship

Commercial awareness

Market analysis

Financial analysis

Business decision-making

Education

Recognised teaching qualification appropriate for Secondary education

Job description

Business Studies Teacher - Secondary Curriculum

Role: Business Studies Teacher - Secondary Curriculum

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Experience: Relevant Secondary Business Studies teaching experience

Job Type: Full-time

Job Title: Business Studies Teacher - Secondary Curriculum

Location: Dubai

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Salary: 14000-20000 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 will combine high-quality classroom instruction with an important curriculum-development responsibility. As GEMS Royal Dubai School expands into Year 10 from September 2027 and subsequently towards Year 13, the successful teacher will help establish the subject 's curriculum architecture, resources, assessment practices and academic standards. Teaching will connect business theory with contemporary commercial situations so students understand how organisations respond to competition, customers, finance, operations and changing markets. The role will develop learners who can interpret business information, evaluate strategic choices, solve problems and justify decisions using evidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Secondary Business Studies lessons aligned with relevant examination specifications.
• Develop students ' understanding of business organisations, markets, finance, operations and decision-making.
• Apply business concepts to realistic commercial scenarios, case studies and current market contexts.
• Strengthen commercial awareness and encourage students to understand how organisations create and sustain value.
• Develop analytical thinking, problem-solving and evidence-based decision-making.
• Encourage entrepreneurial thinking through practical business challenges and applied learning.
• Teach students to interpret financial, quantitative and qualitative business information.
• Develop learners ' ability to construct balanced arguments and justified business recommendations.
• Establish consistently high expectations for academic achievement, behaviour and participation.
• Differentiates instruction so students receive suitable challenge and support.
• Use assessment evidence to adapt teaching and address misconceptions promptly.
• Track individual and cohort progress and implement targeted intervention where required.
• Provide meaningful feedback that strengthens knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation.
• Contribute strategically to the establishment and growth of the Business Studies department.
• Develop schemes of work, curriculum resources and assessment materials.
• Establish effective moderation processes and consistent assessment standards.
• Prepare curriculum structures for future GCSE Business provision.
• Support the development of post-16 Business pathways as the school expands towards Year 13.
• Identify enrichment opportunities that expose students to entrepreneurship and real-world commercial practice.
• Build effective relationships with students, families and professional colleagues.
• Communicate student achievement and progress clearly.
• Collaborate across departments where Business Studies connects with mathematics, economics, technology and other curriculum areas.
• Contribute to pastoral responsibilities and students ' wider personal development.
• Participate in extracurricular activities and community events.
• Engage fully with professional learning, coaching, appraisal and quality assurance.
• Maintain a reflective and solution-focused approach to continuous improvement.
• Safeguard students and follow all welfare, reporting and school policy requirements.

Ideal Profile

• Recognised teaching qualification appropriate for Secondary education.
• Strong academic background in Business Studies, Business Management or a closely related discipline.
• Successful experience teaching Business Studies at Secondary level.
• Strong understanding of organisations, marketing, finance, operations and business strategy.
• Knowledge of relevant examination specifications and assessment requirements.
• GCSE Business teaching experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of post-16 Business pathways would support the school 's planned expansion.
• Experience developing schemes of work, assessments and curriculum resources.
• Ability to contribute to establishing a new department or expanding a subject provision.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to connect theory with current business practice.
• Ability to develop students ' analytical, evaluative and problem-solving skills.
• Confident use of business case studies and quantitative information.
• Strong assessment and progress-monitoring capability.
• Effective classroom management with high academic expectations.
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills.
• Reflective approach to professional development, coaching and quality assurance.
• Commitment to pastoral care, enrichment and school community participation.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and student welfare responsibilities.

Skills Set

• Secondary Business Studies
• GCSE Business
• Post-16 Business
• Business curriculum development
• Business organisations
• Business finance
• Marketing
• Operations management
• Human resources
• Business strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Commercial awareness
• Market analysis
• Financial analysis
• Business decision-making
• Case study analysis
• Quantitative business skills
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Analytical writing
• Curriculum planning
• Assessment design
• Assessment moderation
• Student progress tracking
• Targeted intervention
• Differentiated instruction
• Department development
• Educational enrichment
• Pastoral support
• Safeguarding

Why Join Us

GEMS Royal Dubai School presents a particularly strong opportunity for a Business Studies educator who wants to influence a subject from its formative stage. With Year 10 opening in September 2027 and annual expansion planned through Year 13, the successful teacher can help define how Business Studies progresses from its initial examination provision into future post-16 pathways.

The school 's purpose-built secondary campus and continued enrolment growth provide a developing environment for educators interested in curriculum leadership and longer-term professional progression.

Working within GEMS Education also provides access to professional learning, coaching and wider career opportunities across an established international school network.

About the Company

GEMS Education operates GEMS Royal Dubai School as a premium British curriculum school in Dubai.

Serving more than 870 students from over 48 nationalities, the school is expanding its secondary provision across two sites, including a new purpose-built campus and planned annual growth through Year 13.