Teacher of Business Studies

Location: Newham

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January Start

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school and Sixth Form in the vibrant Inner London Borough of Newham is seeking a commercially sharp, dynamic, and inspiring Teacher of Business Studies to join their high-performing Enterprise & Vocational Studies faculty starting in January. This is an exceptional opportunity for a subject specialist, whether an experienced practitioner seeking a top-tier Sixth Form setting or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets, economic literacy, and corporate acumen across a motivated student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Business Studies, you will guide students through the fast-paced world of commerce, corporate strategy, finance, and marketing. Joining the department for the spring term, you will deliver high-impact, engaging lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE / Vocational Business) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Business / BTEC National in Business), examining real-world enterprise models, global market dynamics, operational management, and financial decision-making.

• Start Date: January

• Environment: A flagship Inner London secondary school celebrated for high academic progress scores, outstanding Sixth Form outcomes, and strong connections to London’s financial and commercial hubs

• Culture: A collaborative, forward-thinking enterprise department equipped with modern digital learning suites, established schemes of work, and proactive leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rigorous, engaging Business Studies lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 that nurture analytical thinking, financial modeling, and strategic problem-solving.

• Prepare GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC students thoroughly for national examinations and vocational portfolio assessments through data-driven tracking, case study analysis, and constructive feedback routines.

• Integrate current market trends, global business news, and London's corporate landscape into the curriculum to foster deep commercial awareness and real-world relevance.

• Monitor, track, and evaluate student progress, implementing targeted interventions to stretch high-aspiring entrepreneurs while supporting developing learners.

• Contribute positively to departmental enrichment, such as Young Enterprise competitions, student startup incubators, corporate mentoring schemes, and university masterclasses.

Requirements

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

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

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Business Studies teaching across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (experience with both academic A-Level and vocational BTEC pathways is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national Business examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, Pearson BTEC).

• Superior classroom presence, strong real-world application skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for enterprise and commercial innovation.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage 5 vocational coordination or enterprise initiatives.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured onboarding for a smooth January transition, and access to staff health and wellbeing schemes.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, commercially minded Business specialist ready to inspire the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs at an Outstanding school in Newham starting this January, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.