Job ID: M-AE-5293 - Secondary Business Studies and BTEC Business Maternity Leave Cover Teacher

JESS Dubai is a leading British International School in the UAE, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB). Recognised globally, JESS is consistently ranked among the top 15 private schools in the Middle East and the top 100 in the world. We are incredibly proud of the results achieved by our students. JESS has soared to the top 1% in global IB rankings and, every year, celebrates students achieving the perfect IB Diploma score of 45/45, placing them among the top 0.02% worldwide. An impressive 83% of BTEC students gain the maximum grades possible of D*D*D*, and our GCSE results remain strong with a recent 99% pass rate with 30% achieving grade 9, 54% achieving grade 8 to 9, 77% achieving grade 7 to 9 and 92% achieving grade 6 to 9. This reputation and these outcomes are forged through the high, exacting expectations we have of our staff and students.JESS strives to be a regional leader in academics, pastoral care, digital innovation, and co-curricular opportunities. Our teachers go the extra mile to support our ambition for students to make a difference in the world. We promote a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to show curiosity, excellence, commitment, respect, integrity, and care.The reality of aspiring to these standards for a JESS teacher is that: there are high expectations regarding commitment to continuing professional development and standards of classroom practice; teachers must be fully involved within a busy, demanding system of pastoral care; exceptionally high standards of student progress and attainment are expected to be maintained; and all staff fully contribute to our world-class co-curricular programme.The rewards are considerable: working with motivated, polite, and eager-to-learn students; opportunities to advance professional credentials through extensive CPD; being part of a school that leads in tech and digital innovation; and joining a team that achieves outstanding academic outcomes with a diverse, non-selective cohort. At JESS we promote a supportive learning environment where students always feel determined to do their best.JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary School is seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic and driven Maternity Leave Cover Business Studies and BTEC Business Teacher to start in August 2026 to join our successful and supportive Business and Economics Department. This position is available from 20 August 2026 to approximately 15 January 2027. It is suitable for a Business Studies and BTEC Business Teacher with existing experience and proven track record of excellence in teaching GCSE and IBDP Business Studies and BTEC Business level 2 and 3. At JESS we highly value personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness, and we are looking for staff who can model these principles.All staff are totally committed to working together to ensure that each of our students receive the best possible education where students are consistently challenged to be the best that they can be. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching engaging lessons that will help students appreciate the importance of the subject and develop the skills they need for life.As part of our commitment