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Business Studies & Economics Instructor

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Business Studies and Economics instructors to deliver A-levels and Level 4 courses (1st year UK undergraduate degree). All courses are meticulously designed by our U.K. awarding partners. 

Posted: August 2020
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LocationNur-Sultan, Alamty, Kazakhstan
Start DateSeptember 2020
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, College/University Faculty
Student LevelHigh School, University
Number of Vacancies4

Job Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
  • All visa expenses paid
  • Local medical insurance
  • Assistance finding suitable accommodation
  • Flight allowance of $400, paid upon successful completion of the contract
  • 28 calendar days paid vacations (to be taken during non-teaching periods), all national holidays, and official inter-semester breaks.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
MajorBusiness Administration, Business Management, Economics
Additional School Requirements
  • A recognised teaching qualification in Business/Economics (Desirable).
  • Relevant teaching experience (Essential). Normally a minimum of two years. This experience should relate to the delivery of a Western-style syllabus using Western conventions and methodologies. Significant teaching experience teaching A-levels and/or IB program will also be considered.
  • Relevant industry/managerial experience (Essential)
  • The ability to contribute to integrated teaching across the curriculum (Essential).
  • An understanding of UK/western higher education and the needs and requirements of international students (Essential).
  • Direct experience of further and higher education in an international context (Essential).
  • Specific experience of education in Asia / Middle East (Desirable).
  • Experience of academic assessment and standards, and of quality assurance procedures (Desirable).
  • Experience of teaching non-native speakers of English (Desirable).
  • An understanding and appreciation of private-sector education (Desirable).
  • Experience of living and working in foreign countries (Desirable).
  • Demonstrable cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
  • A commitment to teamwork, working flexibly and seeking solutions to problems.
  • A record of achievement in teaching.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills including native speaker fluency in English. Numerate and articulate.
  • Competence in the effective use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT).
  • Proven planning and organizational skills and an ability to take initiative within curriculum and policy objectives.
  • The ability to contribute to study program development.
  • The ability to set, review and mark formative and summative assessments in line with a published syllabus.
  • A record of attention to detail, thoroughness and fairness.
  • The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, work under pressure and, when necessary, with minimal resources.
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About the School

UK School of Business is a new, English medium private higher learning institution in Kazakhstan with two locations, Nur-Sultan and Almaty. We offer several foundation level and undergraduate level programmes through our UK partners.