Overview

GEMS WESTMINSTER SCHOOL – RAK

Job Description

To deliver high-quality teaching in Business Studies and Economics following the British Curriculum (e.g., GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level), fostering students’ analytical, critical thinking, and real-world application skills. The teacher will inspire students to understand economic principles and business practices in a global context.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

  • Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons in Business Studies and Economics aligned with the British Curriculum.
  • Teach across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (IGCSE/GCSE and A-Level, as applicable).
  • Use a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
  • Integrate real-world case studies and current economic/business developments into lessons.
  • Prepare students for external examinations with a strong focus on academic achievement.

Assessment & Reporting

  • Design and administer formative and summative assessments in line with curriculum standards.
  • Monitor student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
  • Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance.
  • Prepare reports and participate in parent-teacher conferences.

Curriculum Development

  • Contribute to the development and review of schemes of work and teaching materials.
  • Ensure curriculum delivery meets examination board requirements (e.g., Edexcel, Cambridge, AQA).
  • Stay updated with curriculum changes and best practices in teaching Business and Economics.

Classroom Management

  • Create a positive, inclusive, and disciplined learning environment.
  • Encourage student participation, independent thinking, and collaboration.
  • Manage classroom behavior in accordance with school policies.

Professional Development

  • Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
  • Engage in peer observations and performance reviews.
  • Contribute to departmental meetings and whole-school initiatives.

Wider School Contribution

  • Support extracurricular activities such as business clubs, enterprise competitions, or economics societies.
  • Participate in school events, trips, and enrichment programs.
  • Uphold the school’s values, policies, and safeguarding responsibilities

Skills

  • Experience teaching British Curriculum (IGCSE/GCSE and A-Level).
  • Strong subject knowledge in Business Studies and Economics.
  • Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
  • Analytical and critical thinking expertise.
  • Adaptability and collaborative mindset.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in teaching.
  • Recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent).

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics

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Preferred Candidate

Career Level
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
Degree
Bachelors

 

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About GEMS Education

Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.