Teacher of Business Studies in London

Are you a passionate and creative Business Studies teacher who can inspire young people to develop the skills, confidence and ambition to succeed in the world beyond school? Melbury College is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed Teacher of Business Studies to join our dedicated team, delivering BTEC Business qualifications across three of our specialist settings. We welcome applications from qualified teachers and would also consider suitably experienced unqualified teachers who can demonstrate strong subject knowledge, relevant industry or teaching experience and the ability to inspire and engage young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop a vocational Business Studies curriculum across Melbury College, creating meaningful learning experiences that connect classroom knowledge with real-world business, enterprise and employment opportunities. At Melbury College, our ethos is: Building Relationships. Inspiring Resilience. Unlocking Potential. Our five values - Respect, Courage, Determination, Kindness and Purpose - underpin everything we do.

About the role

As our Teacher of Business Studies, you will play an important part in developing and delivering an ambitious, accessible and engaging BTEC Business curriculum that enables pupils to achieve recognised qualifications and prepare for their next steps. Working across our specialist settings, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality Business Studies lessons that bring enterprise, entrepreneurship and the world of work to life.
• Deliver and assess BTEC Business qualifications, ensuring pupils are supported to achieve their full potential.
• Develop creative and practical learning opportunities that connect business theory with real-world experiences.
• Adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with SEND, social, emotional and mental health needs, medical needs and disrupted educational experiences.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote engagement, confidence, resilience and achievement.
• Support pupils to develop essential employability skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, financial awareness and independence.
• Contribute to BTEC assessment, standardisation and quality assurance processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Melbury to ensure a consistent, inclusive and ambitious approach to vocational education.
• Help pupils recognise their strengths, raise their aspirations and prepare for successful transitions into further education, training and employment.

We are equally interested in candidates who bring relevant business or industry experience, creativity, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to making a difference to young people's lives.

Why join Melbury College?

At Melbury, we believe that every young person deserves access to an ambitious, meaningful and inclusive education, regardless of the barriers they may have experienced. Our specialist settings provide personalised learning opportunities within nurturing, relational and trauma-informed environments, where positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

Help young people discover what is possible. We are looking for someone who sees potential where others may see barriers; someone who can inspire curiosity, encourage ambition and help young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed. If you are passionate about Business Studies, enterprise and creating opportunities for young people, we would love to hear from you. Join Melbury College and help us build relationships, inspire resilience and unlock potential.

Safeguarding and equal opportunities

Melbury College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with children's barred list information, where applicable, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks in accordance with statutory guidance. Melbury College is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for pupils and staff.

What the school offers its staff

• A unique opportunity to help establish and shape Business Studies across three specialist educational settings.
• The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference to young people's futures.
• A welcoming, committed and supportive team of colleagues.
• A strong relational and trauma-informed ethos.
• Opportunities for professional development and collaboration across Melbury College.
• The freedom to bring creativity, innovation and real-world experiences into vocational learning.
• A rewarding role where pupils' achievements, progress and personal development are valued and celebrated.