Business Chesterfield

Job Purpose

To deliver engaging, challenging, and inclusive Business Studies lessons that enable students to develop entrepreneurial, analytical, and financial awareness skills. The Business Teacher will inspire a passion for enterprise, prepare students for academic success at GCSE and beyond, and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver high-quality Business Studies lessons at KS4 (GCSE/BTEC) and KS5 (A-Level/BTEC) where applicable.

• Use a range of teaching methods to inspire, engage, and challenge learners.

• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all students, including SEN and EAL.

• Assess, record, and report on student progress, providing feedback to support achievement.

• Promote high standards of literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking across the curriculum.

Curriculum & Assessment

• Contribute to the development of schemes of work, resources, and assessments for Business Studies.

• Prepare students for internal and external assessments (GCSE, BTEC, A-Level as appropriate).

• Monitor student progress and implement interventions where necessary to raise attainment.

Classroom & Behaviour Management

• Establish a safe, positive, and purposeful learning environment.

• Uphold high expectations of student behaviour in line with school policies.

• Encourage independence, resilience, and confidence in learners.

Enrichment & Wider Contribution

• Support enrichment opportunities such as enterprise clubs, Young Enterprise competitions, and business-related trips.

• Contribute to whole-school initiatives to promote careers, employability, and financial literacy.

• Provide additional support through revision sessions, targeted interventions, or mentoring.

Professional Responsibilities

• Engage in CPD and remain up to date with developments in Business education.

• Attend staff meetings, parents’ evenings, and contribute to the wider school community.

• Undertake any additional responsibilities reasonably requested by the Head of Faculty or Headteacher.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards QTS.

• Strong subject knowledge in Business Studies.

• Ability to plan and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge students.

• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Commitment to raising achievement and aspirations of all learners.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Experience of teaching Business Studies at KS5.

• Ability to teach a related subject (e.g. Economics, ICT, or Enterprise).

• Evidence of securing strong student outcomes.

• Experience leading or supporting extracurricular business/enterprise activities.