Teacher of Business Studies

The School:

Downe House Muscat is the world’s first authentic international girls’ school run by

a premium all-girls’ school from England.

Through our partnership with Downe House in the UK, we are proud to bring the first UK

premium girls’ school influenced by one hundred and thirteen years of world-class British education, to Oman. Girls have the opportunity to be inspired and

challenged as they grow into confident young women preparing to play their part

in the world.

Downe House Muscat offers:

A first-class British education in the international context of Oman leading to

IGCSE, GED and A Level examinations

Academic excellence in girls’ education

Outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development; and

A broad range of co-curricular activities as part of a fulfilling school day.

Everything at Downe House Muscat is designed to encourage, stimulate and inspire the

girls. The School promotes genuine personal enquiry and intellectual appetite

to nurture individual talents and interests beyond the academic and to foster a

culture of inclusivity and respect for others. Underpinning this is a

comprehensive pastoral system, individualised tutoring and a personal spotlight

on every student from the day they begin their educational journey at the

School.

Downe House Muscat currently operates from Grade 4 to Grade 12 and we will launch

Grades 1 to 3 in 2024-2025.

The Location:

The school is located in the Al Bandar Masterplan – a 1.1 million square metre

development situated in close proximity to Muscat International Airport, City

Centre Muscat and many residential communities. Our state-of-the-art campus

houses some of the finest school facilities in Oman. These include dedicated

libraries, a central atrium, a STEM centre, an Art and Design centre, 400

seated theatre, music and drama classrooms and practice rooms, IT labs, indoor

facilities and exciting plans for Phase 2 - construction will begin in 2024.

The Role:

The successful applicant should display a genuine commitment to the academic, personal and social development of children. The post holder will require the ability to relate well to, and communicate effectively with, parents, staff and pupils. Teachers are expected to contribute in general to the high academic standards and disciplinary ethos of the school, and to follow its policies. They should seek to make a real contribution to their academic department. are responsible for ensuring all pupils make excellent progress and find learning enjoyable and challenging.

The Opportunity:

Downe House Muscat is seeking to appoint outstanding individuals as part of their

growing academic Team. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly talented

faculty to continue to embed Downe House Muscat as the leading school for girls

in Oman, with the ambition to always be the best. Our staff enjoy an excellent

and fulfilling working environment, a competitive tax-free salary and

package, and an exciting lifestyle in a beautiful, vibrant coastal city. We

welcome applications from experienced specialist teachers from UK independent

and state sectors, as well as from those working internationally.

Salary and Benefits:

The post attracts a competitive salary (£47,700 - £62,800) UK-equivalent package

before tax and benefits package appropriate for the experience, skills and

personal circumstances of the successful candidate and will include: 

•A competitive, annual tax-free salary inclusive of accommodation and other

allowances.

•An end of service payment. 

•Start and end of contract flights. 

• Annual return flight allowance. 

•Tuition fee concession at Downe House Muscat. 

•Medical insurance.

•Visa costs. 

Terms of Appointment:

We recognize that the success of Downe House Muscat depends on the quality,

wellbeing and motivation of our staff. In addition to the salary and package

structure outlined above, staff can also expect: 

•A commitment to professional development. 

•A dedicated and passionate human resources and support team, committed to

making life in Oman as comfortable as possible. 

•Outstanding career progression opportunities that arise from being part of a

rapidly expanding education group in a dynamic market.