Economics Teacher - A-Level Curriculum

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced Economics Teacher to deliver A-Level Economics instruction and lead examination preparation. You will plan schemes of work, create structured lesson plans and assess student progress to ensure high academic attainment.

The role emphasizes data interpretation, real‑world examples and safeguarding student welfare, with opportunities to contribute to curriculum planning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified teachers with direct experience teaching A-Level Economics.
• Strong subject knowledge in Economics is essential.
• Demonstrate effective curriculum planning and assessment skills.
• Confident preparing schemes of work and structured lesson plans.
• Experience setting and evaluating assessment tasks for senior secondary students is required.
• Strong record of supporting students toward examination success.
• Excellent IT skills are required for lesson preparation, assessment and communication.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills are essential for working with students, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to develop higher‑order thinking, critical analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver A-Level Economics lessons aligned with examination requirements.
• Prepare students thoroughly for A-Level Economics assessments and examinations.
• Develop schemes of work that provide clear progression across the academic year.
• Prepare daily and weekly lesson plans linked to curriculum objectives.
• Design assessment tasks that measure knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation.
• Teach core economic concepts including microeconomics and macroeconomics.
• Develop students' understanding of markets, supply and demand, elasticity and market failure.
• Teach macroeconomic indicators including inflation, unemployment, economic growth and balance of payments.
• Explain government economic policies and their impact on businesses, consumers and wider society.
• Develop students' ability to interpret economic data, diagrams and statistical information.
• Use current economic issues and real‑world examples to strengthen subject understanding.
• Build students' confidence in constructing structured economic arguments.
• Teach examination techniques for data-response and extended‑answer questions.
• Promote higher‑order thinking through challenging questions and analytical activities.
• Encourage critical evaluation of competing economic theories and policy choices.
• Use problem‑solving activities to strengthen independent thinking.
• Provide regular assessment and timely feedback on student performance.
• Monitor attainment and identify students requiring additional academic support.
• Develop targeted intervention strategies for learners who are underperforming.
• Provide appropriate challenge for high‑achieving students.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, progress and predicted attainment.
• Review assessment outcomes to refine future teaching and revision priorities.
• Actively contribute to raising the quality of teaching and learning across the department.
• Reflect on classroom practice and implement improvements where required.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, assessment and academic standards.
• Share effective teaching strategies and subject resources with team members.
• Use educational technology and digital resources to enhance Economics instruction.
• Maintain effective classroom management and high expectations for student behaviour.
• Support students in developing independent study and revision skills.
• Fulfil class teacher responsibilities where assigned.
• Promote students' academic, personal and social development.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress when required.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development and wider school initiatives.
• Support students in making links between Economics and future university or career pathways.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
• Follow school policies, professional standards and academic procedures.

Skills

A-Level Economics

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Market structures

Supply and demand

Elasticity

Economic data analysis

Economic diagrams

Critical thinking

Exam preparation

Assessment design

Schemes of work

Lesson planning

Education

Qualified teachers with direct experience teaching A-Level Economics

Job description

Economics Teacher - A-Level Curriculum Job Snapshot

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Experience: A-Level teaching experience required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 9000-14000

Role Context

The Economics Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality A-Level Economics instruction while helping students develop the analytical, evaluative and problem‑solving skills needed for advanced study and examination success. The role requires strong curriculum planning, assessment design and classroom leadership, together with the ability to make complex economic concepts accessible through real‑world examples, data interpretation and structured discussion.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver A-Level Economics lessons aligned with examination requirements.
• Prepare students thoroughly for A-Level Economics assessments and examinations.
• Develop schemes of work that provide clear progression across the academic year.
• Prepare daily and weekly lesson plans linked to curriculum objectives.
• Design assessment tasks that measure knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation.
• Teach core economic concepts including microeconomics and macroeconomics.
• Develop students' understanding of markets, supply and demand, elasticity and market failure.
• Teach macroeconomic indicators including inflation, unemployment, economic growth and balance of payments.
• Explain government economic policies and their impact on businesses, consumers and wider society.
• Develop students' ability to interpret economic data, diagrams and statistical information.
• Use current economic issues and real‑world examples to strengthen subject understanding.
• Build students' confidence in constructing structured economic arguments.
• Teach examination techniques for data-response and extended‑answer questions.
• Promote higher‑order thinking through challenging questions and analytical activities.
• Encourage critical evaluation of competing economic theories and policy choices.
• Use problem‑solving activities to strengthen independent thinking.
• Provide regular assessment and timely feedback on student performance.
• Monitor attainment and identify students requiring additional academic support.
• Develop targeted intervention strategies for learners who are underperforming.
• Provide appropriate challenge for high‑achieving students.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, progress and predicted attainment.
• Review assessment outcomes to refine future teaching and revision priorities.
• Actively contribute to raising the quality of teaching and learning across the department.
• Reflect on classroom practice and implement improvements where required.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, assessment and academic standards.
• Share effective teaching strategies and subject resources with team members.
• Use educational technology and digital resources to enhance Economics instruction.
• Maintain effective classroom management and high expectations for student behaviour.
• Support students in developing independent study and revision skills.
• Fulfil class teacher responsibilities where assigned.
• Promote students' academic, personal and social development.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress when required.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development and wider school initiatives.
• Support students in making links between Economics and future university or career pathways.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
• Follow school policies, professional standards and academic procedures.

Ideal Profile

• Qualified teachers with direct experience teaching A-Level Economics.
• Strong subject knowledge in Economics is essential.
• Demonstrate effective curriculum planning and assessment skills.
• Confident preparing schemes of work and structured lesson plans.
• Experience setting and evaluating assessment tasks for senior secondary students is required.
• Strong record of supporting students toward examination success.
• Excellent IT skills are required for lesson preparation, assessment and communication.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills are essential for working with students, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to develop higher‑order thinking, critical analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Collaborative educator who contributes positively to departmental and school improvement.
• High expectations for student achievement and classroom standards.
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills are important.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare is essential.
• Immediately available candidates will be preferred.

Skills Set

• A-Level Economics
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Market structures
• Supply and demand
• Elasticity
• Market failure
• Fiscal policy
• Monetary policy
• Economic growth
• Inflation
• Unemployment
• International trade
• Economic development
• Economic data analysis
• Economic diagrams
• Critical thinking
• Higher‑order thinking
• Problem solving
• Essay writing
• Exam preparation
• Assessment design
• Schemes of work
• Lesson planning
• Student attainment
• Progress tracking
• Academic intervention
• Differentiated instruction
• Classroom management
• Educational technology
• Digital learning
• Parent communication
• Department collaboration
• Professional development
• Safeguarding

Why Join Us

This role offers an experienced Economics educator the opportunity to work with advanced-level students and contribute directly to examination preparation, analytical development and university readiness. LEAMS Education provides a professional environment where teachers can strengthen expertise in A-Level curriculum delivery, assessment and evidence-based instruction. The position also offers opportunities to contribute to teaching improvement, collaborate with experienced colleagues and support students in developing the economic understanding and critical thinking skills needed for further study.

About the Company

LEAMS Education operates a network of British Curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The group promotes strong academic standards, effective teaching and continuous professional development across its school communities. Its educators support students through structured curriculum delivery, rigorous assessment and a consistent focus on long-term academic achievement.