Are you a qualified teacher who loves helping young people grow in confidence? Join 8billionideas as our online Global Skills Teacher, supporting the International GCSE students we teach directly.
About us
8billionideas is a global education company on a mission to give every student on the planet the skills and belief to change the world. We have partnered with more than 350 schools and reached over half a million students, with teams in the UAE, UK, Hong Kong and China. Our International GCSE Global Skills Projects, delivered with OxfordAQA, give students a skills-based, project-led qualification.
The role
You'll be the familiar face our direct students see each week – teaching live online sessions, mentoring them through their Global Skills Projects and making sure every student stays on track to succeed.
What you'll do
Deliver engaging live online lessons and small-group mentor sessions
Provide 1:1 mentoring and help students understand briefs, assessment objectives and coursework expectations
Monitor attendance, engagement and progress, and step in early when a student needs support
Give clear, constructive feedback on student work
Be the first point of contact for students and parents on learning queries
Support assessment and moderation in line with OxfordAQA requirements
Help shape how we teach the programme, working with our Head of Education
What you'll bring
Qualified teacher with experience teaching secondary-aged students
Confident leading live online lessons and small-group sessions
Strong understanding of teaching, learning and assessment
Clear, friendly communicator with students and parents
Organised, reliable and quick to pick up new technology
A British teaching qualification (QTS or PGCE) is strongly preferred
Online or blended teaching and GCSE coursework experience are a plus
What we offer
Hybrid working – remote, with one day a week in our Dubai office
Annual leave that grows with length of service, plus UAE public holidays
A monthly wellbeing half-day and your birthday off
A winter break over Christmas and New Year, with extra paid days gifted by 8billionideas
Health insurance, UAE visa sponsorship and end-of-service gratuity
How to apply
Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] by close of business on Friday 23 October 2026.
This role involves working with young people. The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced background check.
