Entrepreneurship/Business Mentor (AY 2026–2027) / Citizens School, Dubai, UAE
About This Role
About Citizens School
At Citizens School, we are redefining education through a forward-thinking approach to school, where learners are empowered through our distinctive vision to "Inspire, Empower, Thrive." Our core values and unique approach revolve around four pillars: nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets, implementing inquiry-based learning, promoting transdisciplinary project-based learning, and ensuring that every learner is known and valued as an individual. We are dedicated to preparing learners for the challenges of the future by embedding real-world applications into every subject and encouraging each individual to explore and grow in a supportive and inclusive setting.
Role Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Entrepreneurship & Business Mentor (Primary & Secondary) to teach, support, and further develop entrepreneurship education across the school.
This is a collaborative role, working closely with the Secondary Team and the SPARK Team to strengthen entrepreneurial thinking and project-based learning. You will be line managed by the Assistant Director of Learning, ensuring clarity of direction, support, and professional growth.
The role includes:
· Teaching Entrepreneurship across Primary and Secondary
· Delivering iGCSE and/or BTEC Business Studies in Secondary
· Supporting oversight and coherence of the Entrepreneurship Curriculum from EYFS to Year 10
· Playing a leading role in Global Entrepreneurship Week, alongside colleagues and external partners
· This position is ideal for a mentor who values teamwork, shared leadership, and purposeful innovation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Curriculum Delivery & Development
· Teach Entrepreneurship across Primary and Secondary, adapting approaches to suit developmental stages while maintaining consistent expectations.
· Deliver iGCSE and/or BTEC Business Studies, ensuring strong outcomes and applied understanding.
· Work with the Assistant Director of Learning and SPARK Team to support the ongoing development and coherence of the Entrepreneurship Curriculum from EYFS to Year 10.
· Contribute to the design of meaningful assessments that capture entrepreneurial thinking, reflection, and application.
2. Inquiry-Based & Project-Based Learning
· Embed inquiry-led approaches that encourage learners to ask questions, explore opportunities, and develop solutions.
· Collaborate with Secondary and SPARK colleagues to strengthen the entrepreneurial dimension of Project-Based Learning.
· Support learners to apply business and enterprise concepts in authentic, real-world contexts.
3. Global Entrepreneurship Week
· Work as part of a team to plan and deliver Global Entrepreneurship Week, ensuring it is engaging, purposeful, and aligned with Citizens’ vision.
· Support partnerships with entrepreneurs, industry experts, and the wider community to enrich learner experiences.
· Help showcase learner learning, creativity, and enterprise thinking through events and exhibitions.
4. Personalised Learner Experience
· Live the Citizens principle of “Everyone known and known well.”
· Build positive relationships that support learner confidence, ownership, and resilience.
· Guide learners in developing leadership, collaboration, and reflective skills.
5. Team Contribution & Professional Culture
· Work collaboratively as part of the Secondary Team and SPARK Team, contributing ideas and expertise.
· Engage positively with professional dialogue, planning, and reflection.
· Participate in meetings and professional learning with clarity, purpose, and a growth mindset.
· Model professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Skills
· Degree in Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
· Experience teaching Business Studies (iGCSE and/or BTEC).
· Interest in and understanding of entrepreneurial education across age phases.
· Experience with inquiry-based and/or project-based learning approaches.
· Valid teaching qualification and minimum two years’ teaching experience.
· Strong communication, organisation, and collaboration skills.
· Confidence using digital tools to support learning.
Why Join Citizens School?
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a school where entrepreneurship genuinely matters, but where success is built through collaboration, clarity, and shared purpose.
You will work within a supportive leadership structure, alongside committed colleagues, contributing to a curriculum that prepares learners not just for exams, but for life.
Entrepreneurship at Citizens School is a collective endeavour.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following documents:
Completed Citizens TES Application Form
Up-to-date CV with a recent photograph
Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.
Start Date: August 2026
Safeguarding Commitment:
Citizens School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Citizens School is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and perspectives, and strive to build a team where diversity is respected and celebrated.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.