Holly Lodge High School College of Science is recruiting a Teacher of Business to teach the subject at secondary level and to run a form group. The work centres on planning and delivering lessons that build knowledge and check understanding, alongside pastoral care and personal development for form tutees. A knowledge-rich curriculum and a warm-strict approach to behaviour shape the role. The post starts in January 2027 and visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Teach business to secondary students, planning lessons that include explanation, checking for understanding, student practice and discussion
- Act as a form tutor, providing pastoral care and personal development
- Use information from lessons, classwork and formal assessment to inform teaching and future planning
Qualifications
- Good honours degree in a relevant secondary subject
Registration & licences
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience
- Evidence of dealing effectively with day-to-day classroom issues
- Knowledge of and experience in safeguarding and child protection, including the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) role
Skills & knowledge
- Commitment to ambitious education for all students, whatever their background
- Readiness to provide pastoral care and personal development as a form tutor
- Passion for the subject and for teaching
- Belief in ongoing learning, feedback and continuous improvement
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, colleagues and stakeholders
- Ability to motivate and inspire students
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Willingness to contribute to staff culture through professionalism, openness and warmth
Nice to have
- Extensive subject knowledge
- Excellent classroom practice and planning
- Use of lesson, classwork and assessment information to inform teaching
- High standards of behaviour with a warm-strict approach
- Experience of teaching in more than one school
- Knowledge and use of SIMS or other data management systems to monitor behaviour, attitudes and well-being
- Outstanding ICT skills
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Teacher of Business in Smethwick employer: Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Holly Lodge School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its staff while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Located in Smethwick, West Midlands, the school offers unique opportunities for strategic leadership and collaboration within a dedicated Senior Leadership team, all aimed at delivering a world-class education to a diverse student body. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and contribute to a thriving educational community.
Contact Details:
Holly Lodge High School College of Science Recruitment Team
