Business Studies Teacher

Purpose of Role

The Specialist Business Teacher is responsible for promoting a love of learning across students of all abilities, taking shared responsibility for the planning, teaching and assessment of Business at IGCSE and IBDP and Humanities at Key Stage 3. The teacher will guide and encourage students to fulfil their academic potential, raise standards of attainment, and promote high standards of literacy, communication and critical thinking.

• Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment rooted in mutual respect.
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds.
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils.

• Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes.
• Plan teaching based on pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge.
• Guide pupils to reflect on progress and emerging needs.
• Use knowledge of how pupils learn to improve teaching.
• Encourage responsible and conscientious attitudes to work and study.

• Maintain secure knowledge of relevant subjects and curriculum areas.
• Foster and sustain pupils’ interest and address misunderstandings.
• Promote the value of scholarship and high standards of literacy and the use of standard English.

• Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time.
• Promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity.
• Set homework and out‑of‑class activities to consolidate learning.
• Reflect systematically on lesson effectiveness.
• Contribute to curriculum design, schemes of work and department resources.

• Differentiate appropriately using effective approaches.
• Understand factors inhibiting learning and methods to overcome them.
• Adapt teaching to support physical, social and intellectual development.
• Address needs of all pupils including those with SEN, high ability, EAL, disabilities.

• Understand internal and external assessment requirements.
• Use formative and summative assessment to secure progress.
• Analyse data to set targets and plan lessons.
• Give regular feedback and encourage pupils to respond.
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Apply school behavior policy with consistent strategies.

• Contribute positively to school life and ethos, including extra‑curricular activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and specialist support.
• Deploy support staff effectively.
• Continue professional development and respond to feedback.
• Assist in organizing curriculum days.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding achievements and well‑being.

• Complete all tasks reasonably expected of a teacher.
• Be fully aware of health and safety across the school.

• Emphasize safety in all curriculum areas.
• Communicate importance of personal safety and care for school property.
• Perform playground duties diligently with necessary precautions.
• Ensure all health and safety rules and procedures are followed.

• Communicate regularly with parents on day‑to‑day queries.
• Attend Parents’ Evenings as required to provide accurate information.
• Provide written reports twice yearly or as required by the SLT.

• Attend and fully participate in staff development, meetings and briefings.
• Provide cover for absent colleagues when necessary.
• Contribute to the extracurricular activity program as directed.

• Treat pupils with dignity, building respectful relationships.
• Safeguard pupils’ well‑being.
• Respect rights of others and British values.
• Maintain professionalism inside and outside school.
• Adhere to the cultural expectations of the UAE and school policies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in teaching from an accredited institution.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of the school.
• Child Care and Protection training.