At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach engaging Business lessons and enrich the curriculum with real-world projects.
- Company: Prestigious independent school in Gloucester with a focus on high academic standards.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent resources, small class sizes, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with regular professional development and wellbeing initiatives.
- Why this job: Join a thriving school community and inspire the next generation of business leaders.
- Qualifications: Degree in Business, QTS/PGCE, and strong subject knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
A prestigious independent day school in Gloucester is seeking an outstanding Business Teacher to join from January 2026. The successful candidate will teach GCSE and A-Level Business (small class sizes) and contribute to a thriving Sixth Form.
- Role: Business Teacher (GCSE & A-Level)
- School: Independent (11–18), Gloucester
- Start: January 2026 (permanent, full-time)
- Suitability: ECTs and experienced teachers considered
- Exam Boards: Experience with AQA/Edexcel advantageous
About the School: The school educates around 900 pupils aged 11–18 and is renowned for its high academic standards, excellent pastoral care, and broad enrichment programme. Business is a popular subject within the Sixth Form, producing outstanding results and a strong record of progression into Accounting, Finance, Management, and Economics degrees at top universities. Facilities include modern classrooms with interactive technology and dedicated Sixth Form study suites. Staff benefit from a collaborative departmental culture, subject networks, and regular CPD opportunities to enhance professional growth.
The Role – What You’ll Do:
- Plan and deliver engaging and challenging Business lessons at KS4–KS5, aligned to the latest specifications and best teaching practice.
- Use assessment for learning, constructive feedback, and data-informed strategies to support student progress.
- Enrich the curriculum through Young Enterprise projects, entrepreneurship clubs, guest lectures, workplace visits, and competitions.
- Collaborate on schemes of work, resources, and exam preparation, including mock exams and revision workshops.
- Maintain a positive and purposeful classroom culture with high expectations for behaviour, effort, and outcomes.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school, including form tutoring, trips, open evenings, and Sixth Form events.
Person Specification:
- Essential:
- Degree in Business or a closely related field.
- QTS/PGCE (or equivalent) with successful experience at KS4 and/or KS5.
- Strong subject knowledge across marketing, finance, operations, strategy, and external influences.
- Evidence of impactful teaching, excellent communication, and effective behaviour management.
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusivity, and pupil wellbeing.
- Desirable:
- Experience with AQA or Edexcel at GCSE/A-Level.
- Evidence of raising attainment in examination cohorts.
- Experience leading enterprise or enrichment activities such as Young Enterprise or DECA-style competitions.
- Willingness to support university and careers guidance for Business pathways.
- (Optional) Ability to contribute to Economics teaching is an advantage but not essential.
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive independent school salary (commensurate with experience) plus comprehensive benefits.
- Access to high-quality CPD and career progression routes.
- Small class sizes, excellent resources, and strong pastoral systems.
- On-site facilities and staff wellbeing initiatives.
How to Apply: Please send your updated CV and a brief covering note outlining your suitability for the Business Teacher position. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis.
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