Secondary Business Studies and BTEC Business Maternity Leave Cover Teacher

JESS Dubai is an esteemed British International School situated in the UAE, celebrated for its ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB). Renowned globally, JESS is consistently listed among the top 15 private schools in the Middle East and ranks within the top 100 worldwide.

We take great pride in our students' accomplishments. JESS students have reached the pinnacle of global IB rankings, with many achieving the perfect IB Diploma score of 45/45, which places them in the top 0.02% worldwide. Furthermore, 83% of our BTEC students obtain the highest grades of D*D*D*, and our GCSE results are exceptional, featuring a 99% overall pass rate—30% achieving grade 9, 54% achieving grades 8 to 9, 77% achieving grades 7 to 9, and 92% achieving grades 6 to 9. This distinguished reputation and these outcomes reflect the high standards we maintain for our staff and students alike.

At JESS, our goal is to be a leader in the region in academics, pastoral care, digital innovation, and extracurricular activities. Our teachers are committed to creating an environment that inspires students to make a positive difference in the world. We nurture a learning environment that promotes curiosity, excellence, commitment, respect, integrity, and care.

Joining JESS as a teacher requires a commitment to high expectations concerning continuous professional development and effective classroom practices. Educators are expected to actively participate in a vibrant pastoral care system, uphold exceptionally high standards of student progress and achievement, and contribute to our outstanding extracurricular offerings.

The advantages are significant: working with motivated, respectful, and enthusiastic students; opportunities for professional advancement through extensive CPD; being part of a school that leads in technology and digital innovation; and joining a team that achieves remarkable academic success with a diverse, non-selective student body.

At JESS, we cultivate a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to excel.

JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary School is seeking an exceptional, enthusiastic, and dedicated Maternity Leave Cover Business Studies and BTEC Business Teacher to commence in August 2026, joining our vibrant Business and Economics Department. This role will be available starting the week of 17 August 2026 until approximately 15 January 2027. It is ideal for a Business Studies and BTEC Business Teacher with proven experience and a track record of excellence in teaching GCSE and IBDP Business Studies, as well as BTEC Business at levels 2 and 3.

At JESS, we value personal attributes such as hard work, positivity, and kindness, and we look for staff who embody these characteristics.

Our entire team is dedicated to working collaboratively to ensure that every student receives the highest quality education, consistently encouraging them to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering engaging lessons that illuminate the relevance of the subject and develop vital life skills.

To support the personal and professional growth of our staff, comprehensive professional development will be provided to the successful candidate, who will:

• Be a fully qualified and experienced Business Studies Teacher with a relevant degree and teaching qualification, holding a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
• Have a background in teaching and a strong record of achieving successful academic outcomes in GCSE, BTEC, and/or IBDP courses.
• Be dedicated to their own professional development, having completed relevant recent training that qualifies them for this role.
• Be skilled in utilizing and promoting a range of teaching and learning strategies, capable of creating a stimulating and safe learning environment by setting high expectations and implementing effective classroom management and organization.
• Have a successful history of outstanding teaching.

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