Teacher of Business (with Economics)

An outstanding and inspirational Teacher of Business (with Economics) is required for January 2027. This is a predominantly Business teaching role within the Individuals and Societies Faculty. Business is taught from Year 9 to 13, including IGCSE, IBDP, and BTEC Level 1 – 3. The ability to teach Economics may be an advantage and is also offered in our IBDP programme. Business is very popular with a strong uptake in Key Stage 4 and in the Sixth Form. We are an inclusive international school committed to ‘success for all’, offering diverse programmes to meet the needs of our learners. Teachers of Business will teach students across our different learning pathways, so experience and the desire to work with a diverse range of learners is advantageous.

The successful candidate will be a professional committed to evidence informed teaching and learning and committed to making a difference to the lives of the young people in their care. They will be a reflective practitioner and an effective collaborator, relentless in the pursuit of ‘better’ practice. We are a school with a strong sense of community amongst staff and students. Staff contribute to our pastoral care and well-being programme, alongside our co-curricular programme, making a full contribution to our vibrant community.

About the Role

In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the Secondary School Teacher will aspire to the highest standards of professionalism and will, in particular:

• Generate excitement and passion for learning in students and the wider school community;
• Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents;
• Engage and motivate students to be ambitious for themselves and others;
• Be committed to helping students progress;
• Be committed to high achievement for students of a wide range of language skills, learning dispositions and educational needs;
• Be relentless in the quest for excellence, using achievement and progress data to design challenging learning;
• Use technology effectively in the classroom to enhance learning;
• Strive to develop the quality of students’ personal and interpersonal skills;
• Contribute to school improvement in line with the school’s strategic plan;
• Contribute to the development of the curriculum;
• Develop and deploy resources efficiently and effectively;
• Promote the school mission and values and those of the NAE family of schools.

Planning, Teaching and Learning

Maximise learning by:

• Inspiring students to be passionate, curious, exited learners;
• Setting consistently high standards through the communication of high expectation and positive relationships;
• Develop effective approaches to learning in students;
• Monitoring, evaluating and developing teaching;
• Planning effective teaching programmes which provide exemplary learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom;
• Demonstrate responsive teaching to ensure learning is adapted to suit the needs of students;
• Identifying and supporting individual learning needs, liaising with EAL and Learning Support specialists when appropriate;
• Maintaining high levels of behaviour that encourage learning;
• Effectively promoting home learning and co-curricular learning opportunities;
• Establishing a purposeful and safe learning environment;
• Using technology to enhance and transform learning.

Tracking, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

• Make effective use of assessment, formative and summative, to plan challenging learning opportunities for all students;
• Provide effective, regular feedback to students on learning;
• Collect and use data to enhance teaching and learning and secure student progress;
• Monitor and record student learning to ensure ongoing progress, setting challenging targets;
• Accurately report on progress to students, parents and colleagues, meeting deadlines to support school processes;
• Effectively communicate progress and areas for development in consultations with parents and students.

Student Care and Guidance

• Establish a safe, purposeful learning environment for all students;
• Invest time in establishing the strengths, interests and aspirations of learners to maximise their success in school and contribute to their sense of belonging;
• Ensure that students are supported through challenges;
• Promote the progress and well-being of all students;
• Contribute to the preparation of action plans and other support mechanisms;
• Alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be resolved;
• Communicate effectively with parents and liaise with other staff as appropriate.

Co-Curricular Activities

• Support the life of the school beyond the classroom;
• Lead one (or more) after school activities per week;
• Participate in residential and curriculum trips;
• Contribute to whole school cross faculty learning initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field.
• Possesses Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• At least 2 years' relevant teaching experience.
• Demonstrate evidence of innovating and adapting curricula to engage students and enable them to perform highly.
• Experience of working with the National Curriculum for England and (I)GSCE.
• Working in partnership with parents.

About us

Established in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive international school with British heritage, serving international families, set on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD. Dover Court International School is a community with inclusion at its heart. With more than 2000 students aged 3 to 18, our unique Pathway programme enables us to provide an education that meets the needs of a diverse student population, ensuring all learners are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning.

In our Early Years we use a Reggio Emilia inspired approach. In Primary we are guided by the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum. In Secondary we have IGCSE/GCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International BTEC qualifications. We also offer courses that focus on English, mathematics, life skills and employability through ASDAN programmes.

All students are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities, mainly run by teaching staff. Resulting in a rich and varied co-curricular offer for our students, with our school active and competitive in the local international school sports league across a number of sports. The school has an extensive programme of residential trips starting in Year 3 up to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Secondary.

Our unique approach enables us to prepare all students to flourish in our dynamic world, so they are active participants in a globally connected community, now and throughout life.
We are members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Dover Court is a strong, vibrant community, where all staff are well supported with access to a range of professional learning opportunities and a commitment to professional reflection and growth.

Safeguarding

Dover Court International School in Singapore is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including references from previous employers in accordance with our safer recruitment practice. Final interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.

How to apply
Please apply on the Careers Page on our school website:
Your application should include:

- A current CV detailing your professional experience, qualifications and relevant experiences.

- A cover letter detailing your suitability for this position.