Head of Department Business and Economics – August 2027

at GEMS School of Research and Innovation, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Salary: Not given in the advert
Closing date: 10 January 2027
Start: August 2027
Type of post: Teaching
Contract: Full Time Employee
First seen: 11 November 2026, on GEMS Education

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With a 65-year legacy of excellence and a global reputation as one of the largest and most awarded private education providers, GEMS Education integrates cutting-edge advancements through its extensive networks and high-level partnerships. Join the GEMS School of Research and Innovation, where significant investments in AI, robotics, and state-of-the-art facilities drive exceptional student outcomes in academics and well-being. As a leader in educational innovation, we offer a forward-thinking environment focused on personalised learning, holistic development, and the opportunity to shape the future of education.

At GEMS School of Research and Innovation, we provide a seamless educational journey from Pre-Prep + Prep to Sixth Form, enhanced by cutting-edge technology and a forward-thinking curriculum. In the Pre-Prep + Prep stages, we prioritise personalized learning through gamification and advanced technologies, alongside a strong emphasis on science, computing, reading, writing, and the arts. Our facilities include an innovation lab, specialist IT equipment, and programs in sports such as gymnastics, martial arts, basketball, and cricket. Emerging technologies like robotics, AI, machine learning, and VR/AR are integrated to enhance learning, including advanced Arabic provision.

In Secondary and Sixth Form, students benefit from tailored pathways with a wide range of GCSEs, A-levels in subjects like sciences, business, and fine arts, supported by university-linked lectures and industry placements. Advanced tools such as Web3/blockchain, drones, autonomous vehicles, and esports labs prepare students for future careers. Sixth Form further bridges school, university, and industry through global partnerships and cutting-edge technology, ensuring students excel academically while acquiring real-world skills.

The Head of Department – Business and Economics provides strategic leadership for the Business and Economics team and oversees the delivery of an ambitious, engaging and research-informed curriculum across both subjects. The role promotes critical thinking, analytical skills, financial literacy and entrepreneurial awareness, ensuring a coherent and challenging approach to teaching and learning across the department.

Through effective curriculum design, the use of specialist resources, and the development of industry and academic partnerships, the Head of Department creates a dynamic learning environment that supports high-quality teaching. By embedding real-world business applications, economic analysis, entrepreneurship and an understanding of global markets, the role prepares students to evaluate complex business and economic challenges, make informed decisions and develop the knowledge and skills required for further study and future careers.