Job ID: S-AE-3302 - Business Studies Teacher | Maternity Cover | August – December 2026

The SchoolDeira International School (DIS) is an Outstanding BSO- and KHDA-rated, award-winning school located on a beautiful campus in Festival City, Dubai. In 2023, DIS was awarded the Education Excellence Award for ‘School Team of the Year’ and is also a Platinum Award holder for ‘Best Place to Work’, reflecting our strong commitment to staff wellbeing and a thriving school community.With students aged 3–18, DIS is a not-for-profit school and part of the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation. Founded in 2005, the school is renowned for providing an outstanding, inclusive, and holistic education. Our most recent inspection highlighted the following strengths:Staff are overwhelmingly proud of the school and believe it is well led, safe, and inclusiveThe quality of teaching, learning, and assessment across the school is outstandingTeachers have high expectations and consistently challenge pupils to do their bestStaff feel respected, valued, and treated fairlyThe curriculum is precisely planned, well sequenced, and builds effectively on prior learningThere is a strong focus on academic progress and achievementDIS is home to a diverse student body representing over 90 nationalities, which is fundamental to the school’s community ethos. Our exceptional facilities support a holistic approach to education, with rich opportunities across sport, performing arts, technology, leadership, creativity, and academic enrichment.Although non-selective at admission, our students achieve exceptional examination results, comparable to top UK schools, and progress to leading universities worldwide. Digital literacy is embedded across the curriculum as we prepare students for the demands of a rapidly changing world.In the Early Years, our personalised, play-based continuous provision ensures students are rigorously assessed against the EYFS framework, developing strong foundations for future learning. In Primary, pupils benefit from a broad and enriching curriculum, including a range of non-core subjects. In Secondary, students complete IGCSEs in Year 11 before progressing to the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) or IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) in Years 12 and 13.DIS is governed by the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation (AFEF), a not-for-profit initiative of the Al-Futtaim family, supporting the vision of the Government of Dubai and KHDA to deliver future-ready education while maximising positive social impact.The Role: Business Studies Teacher | Maternity CoverThis is an exciting opportunity to join a premium, well-resourced school as a Maternity Cover Business Teacher for Term 1 of the 2026–2027 academic year (August 2026 to December 2026) within a thriving and highly successful Commerce department. The department has achieved outstanding results across both IGCSE and IB programmes and continues to enjoy strong student uptake at Key Stage 4 and Post-16.The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher with a proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes and inspiring students to achieve their full potential. They will possess strong subject knowledge, a genuine passion for Business Studies, and the ability to engage learners of varying abilities and interests.Experience teaching IB Business Management is not essential but would be advantageous. The successful candidate will contribute positively to the wider life of the school and support the department’s enrichment programme, which includes opportunities such as Wall Street Crasher, Young