Business and Economics Studies Teacher (Gems Cambridge International School, Abu Dhabi) - Jan 2027 Start

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Business & Economics Teacher to join our team from January 2027. The successful candidate will be a strong subject specialist with proven experience teaching both Business Studies and Economics within the British Curriculum.

Overall Functions
•    To teach and educate students in Business and Economics according to the relevant British Curriculum and examination specifications, under the overall guidance of the competent education authority and school leadership.
•    To teach and educate Secondary students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care, under the guidance of the Head of Faculty – Humanities and Social Sciences.

Main Responsibilities
•    Ensuring a safe, clean, clutter-free and conducive classroom environment that optimises strong student outcomes.
•    Planning, preparing and delivering Business and Economics lessons to all students in the class according to their varying abilities.
•    Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of individual students and groups of students.
•    Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan for the Secondary phase.
•    Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students, in accordance with the school’s marking and feedback policy.
•    Setting the highest expectations for every student in the class and assisting learners to realise their potential, including maintaining high standards in students’ workbooks.
•    Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of students.
•    Analysing data and using it to adapt classroom practice and plan appropriate intervention to ensure all learners achieve their full potential.
•    Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.
•    Participating in arrangements within the agreed school and examination framework for the appraisal and assessment of students’ performance.
•    Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual students, groups of students or classes entrusted to him/her.
•    Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education, subject pathways and targets, including Business and Economics pathways where appropriate.
•    Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of school staff, including those holding posts of special responsibility, and with parents/guardians.
•    Reviewing and evaluating one’s own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programmes in line with the British Curriculum, relevant examination specifications and school guidelines in order to improve teaching and learning in the classroom.
•    Advising and co-operating with the Head of School, Deputy Heads, Assistant Heads, Heads of Year, Head of Faculty, Education Officers and other teachers in the preparation and development of curriculum design, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment, and pastoral care arrangements.
•    Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning in Business and Economics through effective professional dialogue, reciprocal peer review and participation in lesson observations.
•    Participating in continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and taking part in relevant professional learning and action research exercises.
•    Maintaining good order and discipline amongst students under one’s care and safeguarding their health and safety at all times.
•    Reporting all concerns that jeopardise the safety or well-being of a learner, whether emotional or physical, to the school’s designated safeguarding personnel.
•    Participating in staff, faculty, year-group or other meetings related to the school curriculum or pastoral care arrangements, for the effective organisation and administration of the school.
•    Contributing, where appropriate, to the professional development and support of new teachers and student teachers according to arrangements agreed with school leadership.
•    Providing the necessary information and advice to designated personnel in the school regarding requisitions and arrangements connected with the teaching of Business and Economics.
•    Ensuring the safe custody and optimum use of equipment and resources used during lessons and reporting servicing or maintenance needs as appropriate.
•    Ensuring the safe custody of school-issued equipment, including laptops, whiteboard accessories and other resources provided upon commencement.
•    Participating in school assemblies and parent events as stipulated by Secondary leadership.
•    Attending parent meetings as required by school policy.
•    Registering and monitoring the attendance of students under one’s care and following up in accordance with school procedures when a student is absent.
•    Ensuring that attendance is marked accurately, regularly and timeously each day.
•    Sharing, in any possible and reasonable way, in the effective management, organisation, order and discipline of the school.
•    Nurturing a culture where teachers view themselves as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners.
•    Working collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants and the Inclusion team in developing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and agreed support strategies for students with individual educational needs, and participating in relevant meetings.
•    Ensuring schemes of work, lesson plans and required learning materials are shared with relevant support staff in good time so that necessary adaptations and resources can be prepared for students with individual educational needs.
•    Regularly discussing and monitoring the support being provided by Learning Support Assistants in class, where applicable.
•    Where required, maintaining appropriate home-school communication for students with significant learning or communication needs in line with school procedures.
•    Liaising and collaborating with specialist teachers, resource personnel and other professionals working with students of determination and students with additional learning needs.
•    Ensuring the efficient and effective deployment of a Learning Support Assistant or Teacher’s Assistant where applicable, in collaboration with the relevant school teams.
•    Making effective use of audiovisual and technological devices/aids and other adaptations during lesson delivery, and using creative and innovative approaches to enhance learning in the classroom.
•    Participating in the planning, preparation and implementation of extracurricular and enrichment activities in accordance with school policy.
•    Participating in duties allocated by Secondary leadership or the Head of Year, ensuring that learners are supervised and escorted safely and timely as required.

Key Requirements:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Education, or a closely related field.
•    Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed., QTS or equivalent).
•    Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience.
•    Previous experience teaching the British Curriculum is essential.
•    Proven experience teaching both Business Studies and Economics.
•    Experience teaching IGCSE/GCSE and AS/A Level is strongly preferred.
•    Experience with Cambridge and/or Pearson Edexcel specifications is highly desirable.
•    Strong understanding of assessment objectives, examination requirements and effective examination preparation.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.