
Mr Martin Squires
Head of Business Studies and Economics
Head of Business & Economics
Having graduated from Cardiff Business School with a BSc in Business
Management, Martin began his career in the commercial sector, working for two
international companies before moving into education. His roles took him around
the globe, providing him with invaluable real-world insights into how
businesses operate in diverse markets—experience that continues to enrich his
teaching.
He first joined Jumeirah College in 2015, where he taught
Business and Economics for two years before returning to the UK. There, he held
a range of leadership roles including Deputy Head of Sixth Form, Head of
Business and also completed the National Professional Qualification for Middle
Leadership (NPQML). In 2024, he returned to Jumeirah College and was appointed
Head of Business & Economics in 2025.
His passion lies in making Business and Economics relevant,
engaging, and dynamic for students. He is committed to bridging the gap between
academic study and the real world, regularly enhancing the curriculum with
guest speakers from industry and policy-making, including advisors from the
Bank of England, government economists, the Institute of Economic Affairs, and
internationally renowned academics & entrepreneurs. He believes that in
such fast-evolving subjects, staying up to date with global events is not just
beneficial—but essential.
