Economics and Business Teacher

Economics and Business Teacher

Full-Time 47013 - 47013 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
TeacherActive

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Teach Economics and Business to mixed ability groups, inspiring students to excel.
  • Company: Join a top secondary school in Waltham Forest with a positive learning environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and access to the Teacher Pension Scheme.
  • Other info: Opportunity for additional responsibility as KS4 Coordinator in a supportive team.
  • Why this job: Make a lasting impact on students' futures in a high-performing department.
  • Qualifications: QTS, degree in Economics or Business, and experience teaching GCSE/A-level.

The predicted salary is between 47013 - 47013 £ per year.

Are you an experienced Economics and Business Teacher looking for a full-time role from September 2026? Do you have strong subject knowledge across GCSE and A-level Economics and Business? Are you ready to join an outstanding secondary school with excellent behaviour and academic results?

An outstanding secondary school in Waltham Forest is looking to appoint an Economics and Business Teacher on a full-time, one-year fixed term contract from September 2026. The school has excellent behaviour and strong academic outcomes, offering a positive and purposeful environment for a committed teacher to make a lasting impact.

The successful Economics and Business Teacher will teach mixed ability groups from Year 10 onwards. Students follow the AQA syllabus at A-level for Economics and Business, the AQA syllabus for GCSE Business and the OCR syllabus for GCSE Economics. The Economics and Business department achieves outstanding results across both key stages, and there is a TLR available with this role for a KS4 Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Economics and Business Teacher seeking additional responsibility within a high-performing department.

To be considered for this role, you will:

  • Hold QTS
  • Have a degree in Economics, Business or a closely related subject
  • Have experience teaching Economics and Business at GCSE and/or A-level
  • Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and the ability to teach mixed ability groups
  • Be able to contribute to outstanding outcomes across KS4 and KS5
  • Hold UK Right to Work

By engaging with TeacherActive for your next permanent role, you will gain:

  • A dedicated permanent recruitment consultant offering individualised, expert support
  • Access to all permanent teaching staff benefits provided by the hiring school, including the Teacher Pension Scheme
  • Access to a range of schools and roles across our national school network
  • Continuous professional development through our free online portal, My-Progression, with new videos added each week
  • Access to our referral scheme which allows you to earn a £100 bonus for each successful referral, in line with our terms and conditions
  • The security of partnering with a well-established education company with a proven record of service since 2004

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Economics and Business Teacher employer: TeacherActive

Join an outstanding secondary school in Waltham Forest as an Economics and Business Teacher, where you will thrive in a positive and purposeful environment that fosters academic excellence. With access to continuous professional development, a dedicated recruitment consultant, and the opportunity for additional responsibilities within a high-performing department, this role offers a meaningful career path for ambitious educators. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive work culture and the security of partnering with a well-established education company committed to your growth.

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We think you need these skills to ace Economics and Business Teacher

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
Degree in Economics, Business or a closely related subject
Experience teaching Economics and Business at GCSE and/or A-level
Strong subject knowledge in Economics and Business
Ability to teach mixed ability groups
Contributing to outstanding outcomes across KS4 and KS5
Understanding of AQA and OCR syllabuses