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Business Teacher

Derby
money-bag £180 - £250/day
Posted 2 days ago

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Person Specification (Essential)
  • 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.

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