Head of Economics

1 week ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai English Speaking Schools - CollegeUnited Arab Emirates Full time

**Salary**:
Competitive

**Job type**:
Full Time, Fixed Term

**Start date**:
August 2025

6 January 2025

**Job overview**:
**About Us**

Collectively the DESS family of schools is known as **Dubai English Speaking Schools**, consisting of two primary schools - **DESS Primary Oud Metha** and **DESS Primary Academic City** (opening September 2025) and one secondary school - **DESS College** also based in Academic City, Dubai.

**DESS College** is an outstanding, not-for-profit, British Curriculum school providing Secondary and Sixth Form education since 2006. To view our outstanding facilities and to see why we are considered one of the best international schools in the region and beyond, please visit our
- Website

**About the Role**

Please refer to the attached job description for further information about the role.

**About You**
- Hold the relevant qualifications (PGCE or equivalent).
- Have a minimum of one year of teaching experience in a UK curriculum and have QTS.
- Be talented and highly motivated, with a proven track record of teaching GCSE and A Level.
- Be willing to contribute in a positive manner to all aspects of the College’s vision, including extra-curricular activities.
- Competent IT skills across Office 365

**What We Offer**
- Highly competitive tax-free salary
- Accommodation allowance or fully furnished accommodation for the first year
- Premium Medical Insurance coverage
- Annual flight allowance
- Tuition fees for up to two children
- End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law

**Application Process**
- Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.
- Please note that **only **successful applicants will be contacted.

**Safer Recruitment Statement**

**About **Dubai English Speaking Schools - College**:
**Dubai English Speaking Schools - College**
- Academic Road, PO Box 125814- Dubai- United Arab Emirates+971 3604866

**About Us**:
We aim to provide a consistently outstanding British education in an inclusive learning and growth environment that prioritises diversity, wellbeing and resilience.

Inside and outside the classroom, we’re bold and committed to shaping a better future by pushing boundaries and striving for excellence in everything we do.

We welcome students, staff and parents from different backgrounds and with assorted abilities. We recognise the strength in our differences and treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Our culture values hard work, free and honest expression and discovery through learning. Our community loves Dubai, serves Dubai and learns from Dubai.

**Life in Dubai**:
Dubai is one of seven Emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is a tolerant and safe yet cosmopolitan and vibrant place to live, with an incredible amount of things to do and see.

Over 90% of the population are expatriates meaning it has a huge international community. Dubai is the gateway to Asia and the Middle East offering year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, theme parks, luxurious hotels, shopping malls and events throughout the year.

English is widely spoken and you will see many familiar shops, restaurants and products from home. Islam is a way of life in the city although due to the multicultural nature of the city, religious festivals of all denominations are celebrated.

Salaries in Dubai are paid tax-free.

**Why work for us**:
Our staff are well looked after and continuously strive to improve what is recognised already as an outstanding practice. DESS is one of the leading Schools in the region and has a reputable track record of success in academic achievement, sports, performing arts and enterprise. With over fifty nationalities represented, we are very much an international school that embraces the opportunities to facilitate our children in making an impact as global citizens.

We offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

**Safer Recruitment Statement**:


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