Teacher of Business & Economics (Temporary Cover) in Bristol

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving, diverse, co-educational independent day school on the outskirts of Bristol. We are looking for a dynamic and highly capable Teacher of Business and Economics to cover absence in the department. The successful applicant will be an outstanding classroom practitioner and a great communicator, with an excellent knowledge of A level Business and Economics.

This post is offered on a temporary basis and is linked to absence. The latest end date is expected to be the end of the Summer Term, 3rd July 2026. You will receive a competitive salary and other benefits include free lunches during term time, free on-site parking and use of the school’s gym facilities.

We are proud of our high academic standards and our innovative approach to the development of teaching and learning across the school and we value the range of opportunities we provide for our pupils outside the classroom. We are an inclusive school with a strong pastoral system which puts student welfare and sense of belonging at the forefront. Our recent ISI report was outstanding; raw examination results are consistently good, value-add scores are high and we have waiting lists in most year groups.

Collegiate Senior School occupies a stunning thirty-acre campus and has all of its facilities on-site. We are easily accessible from the motorway network and provide an outstanding education for students aged from 3 to 18.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce. Collegiate School is proud of its diverse student body and dedicated to attracting and retaining staff who feel respected and able to give their best, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. We aim to truly represent all sections of society and applications are welcomed for all suitably qualified candidates.

Safeguarding: Collegiate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• To promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or come into contact with.
• To be supportive of and committed to the School’s policies on Child Protection.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

We are a thriving and happy co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 18, located just north of Bristol. At Collegiate we have approximately 800 pupils, with our Preparatory School accommodating pupils from Nursery to Year 6, and the Senior School accommodating students from Year 7 up to our Sixth Form. Our holistic approach to education not only enables our students to excel academically, but we ensure activities beyond the classroom play an equally important part in their time here at Collegiate.

Our beautiful 30-acre grounds and excellent facilities across all faculties allow pupils to explore a huge range of sporting, creative and extra-curricular activities, with a work‑hard, play‑hard philosophy bringing out the best in our students. Pastoral care is core to Collegiate life and underpins all that we do. Across the whole school our supportive house system provides the structure through which we monitor and support the development, well‑being and happiness of all of our young people.

With a shining sporting legacy, sport too plays a huge part in the life of our pupils. We encourage everyone to get involved because physical education is important for a healthy mind and allows each pupil to develop self‑esteem and a strong team ethic. We value and nurture sporting excellence, arranging a full fixture list for pupils of all talents to represent the school.

Working for Collegiate School means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners and professionals. We believe that our most valuable resource is our staff. The continued success of the school depends upon having a highly motivated team, where development of personal and professional excellence is supported and where we recognise every role is important in making Collegiate an excellent school.

Colleagues at Collegiate are welcoming and supportive. We have a well developed Staff Common Room and an Employee Forum representing all our employee groups, where we strive to support wellbeing and listen actively to our staff. Our staff benefit from beautiful 30-acre grounds and excellent facilities across all faculties and departments. Staff enjoy the popular free lunches during term time, free on‑site parking, and have use of the school's gym facilities. In addition, all employees have a defined contribution pension scheme, sick pay and are able to apply for discounted school fees.