Education · Open Mandate
Head of Business and Economics in Dubai.
An active mandate with a leading international school group in the UAE. Confidential applications via Arnett International.
Role specifics
- Subject
- Business Studies
- Level
- Secondary
- School type
- British curriculum school
- Location
- Dubai
- Start
- August 2026
- Salary range
- AED 11,000 – 14,500 per month
About this role
Heads of Business and Economics in UAE British curriculum schools typically lead a department of three to six teachers covering GCSE Business, GCSE Economics, A-Level Business, and A-Level Economics, with a remit covering curriculum design, staff development, examination performance, and contribution to the senior leadership conversation on post-16 strategy. The role suits a current Head of Department or experienced Second in Department ready for a step up, with a track record of strong examination outcomes at A-Level. KHDA inspection places weight on departmental leadership as a distinct judgement, and a Head's evidence of impact on student progress and teacher development is examined directly. Compensation for middle leadership in this band reflects the additional responsibility above the teaching scale.
What this role includes
- Housing allowance (local hires) or housing provided (overseas hires)
- Comprehensive medical insurance for you, your spouse, and up to two children
- Annual return flights for your family
- Relocation allowance and joining ticket for overseas hires
- August 2026 start (unless otherwise noted)
Every application is reviewed by our education team within forty-eight hours. If your profile matches, we will contact you to discuss the school, the package, and the next steps. We do not forward CVs to schools without your consent.