Teacher of Business Studies

Location: Havering

An ambitious, welcoming, and high-performing co-educational secondary school in the London Borough of Havering is seeking a forward-thinking, creative, and commercially minded Teacher of Business Studies to join their dynamic Social Sciences and Enterprise faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator—whether an experienced teacher looking for new challenges or an energetic Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to inspire young minds in entrepreneurship, economics, and corporate leadership.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Business Studies, you will transform real-world market dynamics, financial strategy, and organizational management into engaging, practical learning experiences. You will teach across Key Stage 4 (GCSE / Vocational Business) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level / Level 3 BTEC / CTEC Business), cultivating critical thinking, commercial awareness, and problem-solving skills in students preparing for modern industry.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A modern, well-resourced community secondary school surrounded by Havering’s growing enterprise network

• Culture: A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking staff environment supported by an approachable leadership team and strong departmental resources

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver interactive, high-impact Business Studies lessons that bridge textbook theory with modern corporate case studies and market trends.

• Prepare students thoroughly for national GCSE, A-Level, and vocational Business qualifications (e.g., Edexcel, AQA, Pearson BTEC).

• Integrate digital tools, financial literacy modules, and contemporary market analysis into everyday classroom teaching.

• Monitor, record, and evaluate student academic progress, providing actionable, constructive feedback to drive pupil performance.

• Support or lead departmental enrichment programs, including student enterprise challenges, guest speaker sessions, and young entrepreneur competitions.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in Business Studies, Enterprise, Economics, Finance, or a closely related discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Business teaching across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.

• Solid understanding of national business curricula and vocational specifications (BTEC / Cambridge Technicals).

• Exceptional classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a passion for connecting education with real-world industry.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London MPS/UPS pay scale (commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for candidates interested in key stage leadership or enterprise coordination.

• Comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring, and clear avenues for rapid career progression.

How to Apply

If you are an energetic, enterprise-driven Business specialist ready to make a lasting impact in a thriving Havering school, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.