Business Studies Teacher – Secondary School – York

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: MPS1–UPS3, paid to scale

A secondary school in York is seeking a motivated Business Studies Teacher to join its teaching team. The school is looking for an educator who can help students understand how businesses operate, how organisations make decisions and how economic conditions influence commercial success.

This is an opportunity for a teacher who can connect classroom learning with real-world business examples and encourage students to develop analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. The successful candidate will teach across the relevant secondary Key Stages and support students in preparing for examinations.

• Business Studies Teacher Role

• Teaching Business Studies across KS3 and KS4, where offered

• Preparing students for GCSE Business examinations

• Location: York

• Salary: MPS1–UPS3, paid to scale

• Full-time, permanent position

• Immediate start available

Business Studies Teacher – Role and Responsibilities

You will deliver engaging lessons covering business ownership, marketing, finance, operations, human resources and the external factors affecting organisations. Students should develop the ability to apply business concepts to case studies, interpret information and justify decisions using relevant evidence.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering Business Studies lessons in line with the curriculum.

• Teaching key business concepts and encouraging practical application.

• Preparing students for GCSE Business assessments and examinations.

• Developing students' understanding of marketing, finance and business operations.

• Using current business examples and case studies to bring topics to life.

• Teaching students to interpret financial information and business data.

• Developing analytical writing and extended-response examination skills.

• Assessing student work and providing clear, constructive feedback.

• Monitoring progress and adapting teaching to meet individual needs.

• Supporting students with revision and examination preparation.

• Maintaining positive classroom routines and high expectations.

• Collaborating with colleagues on curriculum planning and resource development.

Business Studies Teacher – School Information

The school is located in York and aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for further education, employment and adult life. Business Studies provides learners with opportunities to explore entrepreneurship, financial awareness and the decisions that influence the success of organisations.

The successful candidate will help students understand how classroom theory relates to businesses in the wider world. Lessons should encourage students to evaluate different strategies, consider the impact of business decisions and communicate their ideas clearly.

Business Studies Teacher – Experience and Qualifications

Applicants should:

• Hold QTS or be an eligible Early Career Teacher.

• Have a degree or strong subject knowledge in Business Studies or a related subject.

• Be confident teaching Business at secondary level.

• Understand GCSE Business curriculum and assessment requirements.

• Demonstrate effective lesson planning, assessment and classroom management.

• Be able to explain business concepts using relevant examples.

• Support students in developing analytical and evaluative skills.

• Work collaboratively and maintain high expectations of student progress.

Salary

The position is paid on the MPS1–UPS3 scale, depending on experience and qualifications.

Application

If you are an enthusiastic Business Studies Teacher looking for a full-time, permanent role in York, please send your CV for consideration.