Economics and Business Teacher - August 2025

Repton School Abu Dhabi is seeking an outstanding Economics and Business Teacher for August 2025.

The ideal candidate will have a proven history of delivering exemplary examination results and teaching at both GCSE and A-Level.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About Repton School Abu Dhabi:

Repton Abu Dhabi is a premier international school that combines a distinctive British ethos with an inclusive and dynamic learning environment, appealing to both children and their families. The curriculum merges the strengths of the British education system with the innovation and energy of the UAE. Complemented by a vibrant and diverse extracurricular programme, students benefit from world-class facilities that nurture their natural curiosity and lay a strong foundation for their future aspirations.

Repton operates across two state-of-the-art campuses on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.

• Rose Campus (Foundation School): Established in 2013, Rose Campus caters to students from Nursery to Year 2, providing a nurturing environment for approximately 600 young learners.
• Fry Campus: Opened in 2017, Fry Campus serves students from Year 3 to Year 13, including Senior School students who follow iGCSE and A-Level programmes. Fry Campus accommodates approximately 1,800 students, bringing the total capacity across both campuses to 2,300 students.

About the Department

The Senior School spans year groups from Year 6 – Year 13. We are an all-through school so the majority of students entering the Senior School progress directly from our Junior School who share Fry campus.

Repton Abu Dhabi's Economics and Business Department is excited to announce an opportunity for an exceptional teacher to join our dynamic team. We are looking for a professional who can ignite a passion for Economics and Business in our Reptonian students. The ideal candidate should be a specialist in both Economics and Business, with a proven track record of delivering outstanding results at GCSE and A Level. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the minds of future leaders and innovators in the business world.

Character requirements:

As a school we are very proud of the culture we have built at Repton Abu Dhabi. Schools are about people and relationships and our recruitment strategy very much focuses on hiring people with outstanding character. We are protective of our culture. The following character traits are non-negotiables: 

• Team Player who adds to the collaborative culture of the school 
• Positive attitude, adaptable and solution focused 
• A life-long learner with a growth mindset 
• Humility and humour - An ability to work hard but have fun

Skills, Experience and Responsibilities:

• Qualified Teacher Status; and 
• EITHER - Bachelors of Education with PGCE or Masters and relevant experience teaching this subject specialism; 
• OR - Bachelors in subject relevant to teaching specialism plus PGCE / Masters in Education
• Have experience teaching at Key Stage 4 & 5 in a school with an outstanding track record 
• Have minimum 2 years post qualification experience 
• Have experience teaching in a UK setting or renowned British Curriculum international school 
• Be at least 25 years old

In return we offer:

• Generous basic pay based on completed years of experience 
• Generous leave entitlements 
• Annual flight allowance, accommodation provided, and world class medical and healthcare benefits (subject to status) 
• Tuition fee remission for up to two dependent children in Repton School Abu Dhabi

 To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.