At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students in Business Studies and create engaging learning experiences.
- Company: Join The King Alfred School, a vibrant community focused on student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, healthcare, professional development, and family-friendly leave.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with strong collaboration and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape futures and foster inclusive environments while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Qualified teacher status with a passion for Business Studies and proven teaching experience.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 1st January 2027
FTE: 1
Location: The King Alfred School, TA9 3EE
Are you a passionate educator dedicated to sparking curiosity and driving academic success? The King Alfred's School is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and inspiring Business Studies Teacher and Tutor to join our vibrant school community.
About the role
In this role, you won’t just deliver a curriculum, you will shape futures, foster inclusive learning environments, and provide the vital pastoral support that helps young people thrive.
What you’ll do:
- Create clear learning objectives and lesson structures that maintain a high pace, motivation, and challenge for all students
- Establish a safe, purposeful, and welcoming environment where students feel secure and confident
- Maintain high standards of student behaviour through positive relationships and well-focused teaching
- Mark and monitor students’ work and set targets for progress in line with the learning and teaching and assessment policies.
- Act as the primary point of contact for a tutor group, providing academic monitoring, guidance and pastoral welfare while liaising with parents and external agencies.
About you
You are a qualified teacher possessing QTS with proven experience teaching across a range of ages and abilities. You demonstrate a clear passion for Business Studies and a deep commitment to sharing this enthusiasm with young people.
You have a detailed working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements and the pedagogical skills to translate them into impactful, deep learning experiences.
You are a personable and approachable professional, capable of building effective relationships with both students and colleagues across the trust.
You are a proactive team member with a 'can-do' approach and the agility to respond to the evolving needs of the school environment.
You maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation, implementing these policies with consistency and care.
You are committed to continuous professional development and are eager to take an active part in whole-school and Pathway-wide CPD programs.
About us
At The King Alfred School, we are proud to provide a first-class education in a safe, happy and caring environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our Somerset location offers strong transport links across Somerset and North Somerset, connecting our vibrant school community.
We foster an ethos built on kindness, ambition, resilience and mutual respect, which is reflected in our broad and balanced curriculum and high standards of student conduct. We feature a thriving Sixth Form centre, a dedicated Community Council and student leadership team, the student-led Jill Dando News Centre, and a strong track record of active involvement in our local community.
We can offer you:
- Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
- A supportive trust and school community
- Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
- A commitment to high-quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
- A values-driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
- Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
- Access to Health Shield, a fully funded healthcare scheme
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death-in-service cover
- Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
- Family-friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, 24th September. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process. Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities. Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child. Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.
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The King Alfred School is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where educators can thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development, our teachers benefit from high-quality CPD opportunities and a collaborative community that values diversity and inclusion. Located in Somerset, we offer a vibrant school culture, happy students, and a range of family-friendly benefits that promote a healthy work-life balance.
