At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students with engaging Business and Economics lessons across GCSE and A-Level.
- Company: Prestigious independent school in Wiltshire known for academic excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous non-contact time, and fee remission benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact on students' futures.
- Qualifications: Strong degree in Business or Economics and teaching experience.
An outstanding, highly regarded independent co-educational school in Wiltshire is seeking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Teacher of Business & Economics to join its successful Social Sciences department for a September start. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a thriving independent setting known for academic excellence, small class sizes, strong pastoral care, and a supportive staff culture.
This prestigious school has an established reputation for high scholastic standards, superb student behaviour, and a commitment to sending a high proportion of pupils to Russell Group universities for business, finance, and economics. The successful applicant will play a central role in delivering engaging and rigorous Business Studies and Economics lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE/IGCSE) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level / IB Diploma).
Working closely with the Social Sciences faculty, you will design and deliver a dynamic curriculum that connects core economic theories and business concepts to real-world global markets. This is a full-time, permanent role suited to an innovative, highly organized, and proactive educator.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach high-quality, engaging Business Studies and Economics lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE/IGCSE) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level)
- Plan, resource, and execute lessons that foster analytical thinking, financial literacy, and real-world market analysis
- Assess, track, and report on pupil progress, preparing Sixth Form students for high-level examination success and university entry
- Contribute to department enrichment initiatives, such as Young Enterprise, Student Investor challenges, and economics debate clubs
- Maintain high standards of classroom engagement and promote an ambitious, academically curious learning environment
- Serve as a Tutor within the school’s pastoral house system, contributing to pupil wellbeing and holistic development
- Support the smooth day-to-day running and co-curricular life of the independent school community
This successful independent school in Wiltshire is celebrated for its impressive academic progress, holistic values, and stunning campus facilities. Educators benefit from supportive leadership, state-of-the-art learning spaces, small class sizes, and a united staff culture where ongoing professional development is actively championed.
The Social Sciences department is well-resourced, ambitious, and highly collaborative, maintaining a clear focus on delivering real-world learning that inspires pupils to understand global commerce and economic policy.
What’s on Offer
- Empowering, high-achieving independent school environment
- Competitive salary paid on the school’s independent salary scale (commensurate with experience)
- Generous non-contact time, smaller teaching sets, and comprehensive fee remission benefits where applicable
- Permanent, full-time contract starting September
- Idyllic Wiltshire location with superb campus amenities and convenient transport links
Candidate Requirements
- A strong honors degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a closely related discipline (alongside QTS or recognized independent school teaching experience)
- Proven track record (or clear potential during training) of delivering strong GCSE and A-Level outcomes in Business and/or Economics
- Superb subject knowledge and the ability to stretch academically ambitious Sixth Form pupils
- Strong organizational, communication, and technological skills to deliver modern, data-driven lessons
- An enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and adaptable approach to teaching and boarding/day school life
To be considered for this Teacher of Business & Economics opportunity in Wiltshire, please submit your CV as soon as possible for a September start.
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