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Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Education & Teaching
Company Industry
Education

Job overview

We are currently seeking to employ an experienced teacher of economics for Jumeirah College, Dubai. This appointment is for August 2026 start.

The school


Jumeirah College is a GEMS Premium Secondary School which delivers the National Curriculum for England, offering the full range of GCSE and A level courses.

Our student body is a dynamic international community of over 1,600 students from over 62 nationalities. We take pride in the development of the whole child, recognising the importance of developing cultural and global awareness.

We have a thriving enriched curriculum which provides a diverse range of activities, initiatives and charitable endeavours that both engage our student body and embed our philosophy of global awareness and world citizenship.

The college has been repeatedly judged to be outstanding in inspections. Although a non-selective school, our students achieve exceptional exam results which compare favourably to top UK schools.

In 2025, 99% of GCSE results were 9-4 out of which 67% were grade 7-9, and at A level over 41% of all grades were A*/A with over 90% A*-C.

This success enables our students to move on to the very top universities around the world, including Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Stanford, Monash and Toronto.

As one of the leading schools in the Middle East, Jumeirah College is the first-choice school for many families. The school is a member of BSME and COBIS.

The success of the school has been repeatedly recognised with Jumeirah College being nominated for a series of awards, including being shortlisted as 'International School of the Year' by the TES.

Jumeirah College is an inclusive school.

Application process

If you meet these criteria we would very much welcome your application.


We offer an excellent remuneration package including competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, medical insurance, visa costs, baggage allowance, annual flight allowance and free school places for up to two dependants.

Jumeirah College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. A UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

The successful applicant will be required to have the following:

  • A B.Ed. or degree and PGCE/PGDE or equivalent with exceptional subject knowledge.
  • At least 3 years' experience of the National Curriculum for England.
  • Experience teaching economics at KS4 and KS5.
We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well-qualified individuals. You should have a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching.


A mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so.

Experience which will enable a contribution to our enriched curriculum programme.

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.

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