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Back to search Teacher of Business Studies & Economics Teacher of Business Studies & EconomicsDoha CollegeQatar NewSalary:Attractive, tax-free salaryJob type:Full Time, PermanentStart date:August 2025Apply by:4 January 2025Job overviewDoha College is one of the world’s leading British International Schools. Proudly not-for-profit, we have been named as one of the top hundred private schools in the world in both the prestigious Spear’s School Index and the Carfax Index and are Qatar’s sole entry in both lists. Our examination results at (I)GCSE and A-Level are amongst the best of any school of our type globally.To our teaching staff, we offer what is widely regarded to be one of the most competitive packages in the Middle East and includes a high tax-free salary, an accommodation allowance sufficient to cover high-quality accommodation on desirable expatriate compounds, medical insurance, school fee support (75% of fees in the school for up to three children), annual flights and a generous a settling-in allowance and end-of-service gratuity.Our commitment to supporting your career is matched by our dedication to your well-being, with an innovative instructional coaching approach designed to ensure all teachers, however experienced, continue to learn and are helped to become the very best they can be. We also have a comprehensive induction and orientation programme, which allows new staff to effectively navigate the challenges that come with an international move. Our free on-site crèche for primary-aged children ensures that working parents are supported, and staff representation on our Board of Governors helps to shape the future strategic direction of the school.Best of all, our vibrant international student community is a delight to work with, and our innovative approach encourages everyone at the College to bring with them ideas and a willingness to try new things.If you are interested in joining our inspiring team which values your personal and professional growth – and you will bring a commitment to the highest standards, positivity, kindness and warmth – we very much look forward to receiving your application.The opportunityWe are now looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Business and Economics with the ability to teach both subjects at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. You should have a passion for Business and Economics and the ability to apply a range of teaching strategies that motivate and encourage children to want to learn. The Business and Economic Department is a large and growing team. This position has been generated from growth in student numbers.In September 2025, there will be close to 600 students in the Department and six members of full-time staff. At Key Stage 4, students follow the syllabus for the Edexcel IGCSE Business and CIE Economics. At Key Stage 5, we offer both Edexcel Business and Edexcel Economics as international A-Levels. The Business and Economics Department also offers a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including trips, the Investment Society and Key Stage 3 Enrichment through Enterprise Days and Financial Literacy Clubs.All our classrooms are equipped with interactive smartboards and displays; all students are furnished with an iPad upon entry, and all staff and students use Google Classroom.About youAs a Business and Economics teacher, you will be responsible for teaching a full range of Business and Economics classes. The ideal candidate will be an inclusive and dynamic teacher with a deep passion for Business and Economics who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues. You will be able to inspire and motivate our students, apply a range of teaching strategies, and help foster a lifelong love of Business and Economics. You must have qualified teacher status with a specialism in Business or Economics. We are a British international school, and all of our lessons are taught in English. A high standard of written and spoken English is, therefore, essential. Applicants should be willing to contribute in a positive manner to all aspects of the school vision, including co-curricular activities.QatarA combination of old-world hospitality and cosmopolitan sophistication means that Qatar is a country like no other, and its capital, Doha, is a city that has something for everyone. Performances, museums and galleries make for a captivating cultural scene; city hotspots such as the busy markets and the waterfront promenade are a great way to spend a day; there is a lively night-life that means that there is plenty to do when the sun goes down; the Pearl Qatar offers luxury and elegance; there are some breath-taking areas of natural beauty, and lovers of sport and adventure can enjoy numerous clubs and activities.Whether you will be looking to move with your family or to come on your own, you are guaranteed a warm welcome.In returnOur tax-free salary and benefits package is recognised as one of the best in the Middle East. In addition, the remuneration package will include an accommodation allowance, medical insurance, school fee support (75% of fees in the school for up to three children), a flight allowance (one return flight per year to a home location), a settling-in allowance and an end-of-service gratuity. We also have a comprehensive induction and orientation programme, which allows new staff to effectively navigate the challenges that come with an international move.Valuing the importance of recruiting and retaining the best staff, the professional development offering is significant. Doha College has its own CPD academy and offers accredited training across the school and at all levels.Please note that due to government requirements, we can only consider applicants who are above 18 years old.ApplyClosing date: Saturday 4th January 2025.The longlisting process will commence soon after the closing date, and online interviews will take place w/c 19th January 2025.As part of the longlist process, candidates will be required to complete a pre-recorded micro-teach. The recorded micro-teach should be 10 minutes in length of your continuous teaching (live in class). Further details will be provided.Please note that we will contact your current employer for a reference prior to the interview.We reserve the right to close a position once we have received sufficient applications to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged. Doha College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal records check. Teaching staff will also be subject to a Barred List and Prohibition from Teaching Check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found.As an equal opportunities employer, Doha College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society and leads to a cognitive diversity that promotes excellence in all areas.Attached documentsAbout Doha College Al Niser Street, PO Box 7506 Doha QatarAbout Doha CollegeAs one of the oldest British Schools in Qatar, Doha College boasts a rich history of educational excellence based on firmly embedded values, a passion for learning and an international environment that inspires through its sheer diversity.Originally opened in 1980, the school continues to operate on a not-for-profit basis under the sponsorship of the British Embassy. It features over 2,600 students aged 3
