Business and Economics Teacher

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning

  • Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons in Business and Economics.

  • Differentiate teaching to support a range of abilities and learning styles.

  • Prepare students for public examinations (GCSE, A-level, BTEC).

• Curriculum & Assessment

  • Contribute to the development of the Business and Economics curriculum.

  • Mark and assess work according to exam board criteria.

  • Track and report on student progress.

• Classroom Management

  • Maintain high standards of behaviour and a positive learning environment.

  • Use effective strategies to motivate students.

• Pastoral Responsibilities

  • Act as a form tutor, supporting students’ personal development and well-being.

  • Provide guidance on careers in business, economics, and higher education pathways.

• Professional Development

  • Keep up to date with changes in the subject area and exam specifications.

  • Participate in departmental meetings, training, and whole-school initiatives.

• Strong subject knowledge in Business and Economics.

• Ability to explain complex ideas clearly and accessibly.

• Classroom management and organisation.

• Enthusiasm for inspiring interest in business, finance, and economic issues.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

• A degree in Business, Economics, or a related field.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), usually gained via:

  • PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)

  • School Direct / SCITT

  • Teach First

• For sixth form teaching, subject-specialist expertise is especially valued.