Economics Teacher, Abu Dhabi, UAE

  This job is OPEN to APPLY for ALL Nationalities, unless otherwise specified. 

 We need an Economics Teacher,

Al Basma British School

United Arab Emirates

£1,800 - £2,600 per month

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

31 December 2025

Job overview

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: 2027, renewable

If you need to complete ECT induction please state the number of terms remaining.

Al Basma is a popular, oversubscribed, high-performing ENC School. For the new academic year, we seek an Economics teacher with experience in teaching Business and economics to join our very successful Secondary Humanities team.

Our seven-form entry school currently caters for 1950 children from FS1 to Y13. We opened a state-of-the-art Primary block for Y3 to Y6 in September 2020. We continue to grow at a rate of around 200 students per year and expect to reach capacity of 2400 in 3 years time.

As a BSO school (EduBase No.143834), we are able to offer a UK recognised induction to candidates with QTS using the Early Career Framework, in association with ESP Education.

The school aspires to create a global community of critical thinkers, creators, innovators and leaders who will have a positive impact on the world of tomorrow. We pride ourselves on being a happy and vibrant school community where students, parents and teachers enjoy coming to school. All stakeholders embrace our motto ‘Striving to be the Best’ which is embedded in everything we do. Our well-behaved students and supportive parents originate from 54 countries and speak 28 languages which makes us a truly international community. The campus is well resourced and boasts excellent facilities.

We follow the 2014 National Curriculum of England and in EYFS the updated 2020 Development Matters Framework. We use both GL CAT4 and GL Progress tests for Year 4 to 10. In addition we offer a range of GCSE, iGCSE, iAS and iA Levels from Cambridge, Edexcel and Pearson exam boards to our older students. We have begun to introduce a range of BTEC qualifications to better personalise pathways.

The school initially gained BSO (British Schools Overseas) accreditation in May 2016 in its second year of operation and continues to improve, achieving good with an increased number of outstanding features in May 2022. Since January 2017 the school has consistently achieved Band A gradings in the ADEK Irtiq'aa inspections. Most recently, in February 2022, the school consolidated its Very Good ADEK grading with a significant number of features graded outstanding.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will show a genuine commitment to creating an inspiring and stimulating child-centered learning environment. Teachers will be highly motivated as exemplary practitioners demonstrating a deep understanding of personalised learning. Candidates should be committed to ongoing school improvement and feel comfortable in a climate of innovative and creative development.

We welcome applications from candidates with one the following sets of qualifications:

Please note your documents must be attested for the UAE prior to arrival.

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  An internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in an Economics related subject and QTS or equivalent.

or

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  An Internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or closely related subject and an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Business Studies with any subject specialism and QTS or equivalent.

or

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  An internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Business Studies with QTS or equivalent and one year of experience teaching Economics.

Please note two supporting references (including most recent employer) and a police clearance certificate, ACRO or DBS no more than 3 months old must be provided by successful applicants.

Candidates travelling with no dependents or with a spouse with their own international package will benefit the most from our package.

OUR PACKAGE

Our remuneration package for overseas UK qualified appointments includes:

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  Two-year contract and visa (renewable)

• 
  Tax-free salary

• 
  Shared furnished accommodation (including internet access) or an accommodation allowance

• 
  One way flight at start and end of contract for candidates joining from outside of UAE

• 
  Annual flight allowance

• 
  Excellent international medical cover

• 
  End-of-service gratuity

• 
  Increasing fee discount for dependent children according to years of service

Recruiter contact:

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About Al Basma British School

Al Basma British School
Al Bahia, Behind Deerfields Mall, P.O Box No 45994
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

+971 562 3454

Al Basma British School is a co-educational independent all-through school. It is based in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

The school opened its doors in 2014. Students follow the National Curriculum of England, with additional lessons in Arabic language, UAE Social Studies and Islamic Studies (for Muslim students) to meet the requirements of the UAE Ministry of Education. In terms of facilities, the school has 2 multi-purpose sports halls, 2 swimming pools, play areas, a medical clinic with experienced nurses, 2 cafeterias, an administration hub, well resourced classrooms equipped with interactive panels and whiteboards, extensive STEM facilities, performance and visual arts studios and designated 6th form areas.

Principal

Allison McDonald

Values and vision

Al Basma British School strives to be the best. It has a strong tradition of fostering students’ personal and social development within a supportive and caring environment. The school aims to enhance each student’s unique skills and talents in an environment of mutual respect which promotes resilience, confidence, self-esteem and self-management skills. Personalised learning is at the heart of the school’s approach. Lessons are carefully planned to stretch students and to provide the challenges they need to progress as active and independent learners. Al Basma British School wishes to develop well-rounded bilingual students, to ensure it has effective links with parents, to use innovative technology effectively, to embrace UAE identity and values, and to provide a world-class yet affordable British education to families in the local and international communities of Abu Dhabi.

Please visit our Instagram @abbsalbasma

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