Teacher – Business & Economics (Secondary)
Mesaieed International School, Mesaieed, Qatar. Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term. Start date: August 2027. Apply by 16 December 2026.

Job overview

Would you like to join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming the lives of young people within an inclusive, globally minded community school, all as part of a world-class organisation? Mesaieed International School (Secondary Campus) is seeking an exceptional teacher with the vision, ambition, and energy to contribute to a thriving learning environment that serves over 600 students. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and outstanding educator who shares our commitment to excellence to take on a key teaching role within our aspirational school community, as we continue our journey towards excellence.

Our School

Mesaieed International School is a not-for-profit, non-selective community school owned and operated by QatarEnergy. It offers a thriving, happy, and vibrant environment with high aspirations for its students, staff, and families. Our school sits at the heart of a kind and welcoming community, operating across three campuses: Secondary, Primary, and EYFS. As a through school, we deliver the National Curriculum for England, IGCSEs and A Levels/BTECs to over 1,200 students aged 3 to 19, representing more than 30 different nationalities.

Our vision is for our students to be high-achieving, healthy, and happy individuals who are well prepared to take their place as global citizens and leaders of the future. Our mission is to achieve this through inspirational teaching that places high value on learning, enjoyment, and the well-being of every student. MIS is proud to have achieved the highest level of accreditation from the Qatar National School Accreditation (QNSA), demonstrating both the strength of our provision and our commitment to continuous improvement.

Our students benefit from a culture of high expectations and strong pastoral support, reflecting excellent academic outcomes. In 2025 to 2026, students achieved record value-added progress of +1.1 at IGCSE and +1.6 at AS Level. At IGCSE, 54% of grades were 9-7 and 89% were 9-4, while a record 87% of students achieved five grades at 9-4, including English and Mathematics. AS results exceeded England’s national averages across every headline measure, with 31% of grades at A, 57% at A-B and 80% at A-C.

Your Role

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Teacher of Business & Economics to join our thriving Business & Computing faculty at Mesaieed International School. This is a genuine opportunity to help shape and strengthen Business and Economics provision, establishing an ambitious curriculum and a culture of high expectations that delivers exceptional outcomes for students. With the introduction and development of Economics, alongside our established Business provision, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a significant role in building the department’s future, developing outstanding teaching and learning, broadening opportunities for students and establishing Business and Economics as a high-performing area of the school.

You will bring passion, curiosity, and high expectations to the classroom, inspiring students to explore the real-world applications of Business and Economics and the role they play in shaping our future.

As a highly skilled practitioner, you will deliver engaging and challenging Business and Economics learning across Key Stages 4-5. You will ensure every student is challenged, supported, and motivated to achieve their personal best through high-quality teaching that is adaptive, responsive, and rooted in the belief that all students deserve success.

Beyond the classroom, you will make a meaningful contribution to the wider life of the school by strengthening enterprise, financial literacy and economic understanding through clubs, competitions, enterprise opportunities, and educational visits that connect learning with real-world business and economic developments.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

– An infectious enthusiasm for Business and Economics, designing rich and authentic learning experiences that ignite curiosity and develop students’ understanding of the business and economic world.
– An exceptional ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families, fostering a learning environment rooted in respect, empathy, and high expectations.
– Expertise in high-quality, evidence-informed Business and Economics teaching and assessment, including adaptive strategies to ensure every student can excel.
– A strong understanding of Business and Economics curriculum progression across KS4-KS5, enabling deep conceptual understanding and excellent examination outcomes.
– The ability to promote critical thinking, creativity, analysis, evaluation, and real-world problem-solving skills.
– A reflective, collaborative approach, engaging positively with colleagues to drive departmental improvement and contribute to whole-school priorities.
– Confidence in using data intelligently to identify gaps, refine teaching, and maximise progress.
– A strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, and accessibility to ensure full participation and success for every learner.
– A willingness to enrich learning beyond the classroom through enterprise activities, competitions, university and industry links, and real-world Business and Economics experiences.

Key Responsibilities

– Outstanding Classroom Practice: Deliver high-quality and engaging Business and Economics lessons across KS4-KS5 that promote strong analytical thinking and outstanding academic outcomes.
– Adaptive Teaching: Use evidence-informed strategies to ensure every student, including SEND or BML, can access and excel in Business and Economics.
– Assessment and Progress Tracking: Use assessment intelligently to drive progress, address misconceptions, and ensure continuous improvement.
– Curriculum Development: Contribute to the ongoing refinement of the Business and Economics curriculum, ensuring strong sequencing, depth of knowledge, real-world relevance, and alignment with MIS’s Framework for Excellence.
– Co-Curricular Enrichment: Lead or support enterprise activities, Business and Economics competitions, industry links, and real-world learning experiences.
– Collaboration and Professional Development: Work proactively with colleagues to share effective practice and strengthen teaching quality across the school.
– Student Wellbeing and Relationships: Maintain high expectations for conduct, participation, and achievement while nurturing confidence, curiosity, and resilience.
– Family Engagement: Maintain proactive communication with families to celebrate successes and address barriers to learning.
– Safeguarding and Inclusion: Ensure high standards of safeguarding, equity, and wellbeing in line with school policy.

Essential

– Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), recognised teaching qualification or equivalent.
– Successful experience teaching Business and/or Economics at KS4-KS5.
– A genuine passion for curriculum, pedagogy and teaching and learning.
– Demonstrable success in raising outcomes and fostering a love of Business and Economics.
– Strong understanding of inclusive, adaptive, and evidence-informed classroom practice.
– Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
– A commitment to professional growth and collaborative improvement.
– Alignment with MIS’s values and drive to contribute actively to school life.
– A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, professional growth and collaborative improvement.

Desirable

– Ability to teach both Business and Economics.
– Experience of teaching, delivering, or supporting BTEC or other vocational qualifications.
– A willingness to develop and contribute to a KS3 enterprise programme, creating engaging opportunities for younger students to develop entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills.
– Experience in an international or culturally diverse school setting.
– Experience supporting students with SEND or BML in Business and Economics learning.
– A willingness to contribute to enterprise activities, competitions, partnerships, industry links, and trips.

Salary and Benefit Package

Successful candidates will be employees of QatarEnergy and enjoy the full benefits of working for the corporation, including generous tax-free salaries, free accommodation and utilities, interest-free car loans, education assistance for up to four children, medical cover, airfares, paid school holidays and access to sporting and leisure facilities.

If you would like to join our team and make a real difference in the education of our children, please apply immediately with a one-page letter of application detailing how you meet the above criteria, a full CV, and a recent photograph. Please ensure that you include your current headteacher/principal as one of your referees.

Mesaieed International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to have undertaken relevant safeguarding checks.