Teacher of Business Studies

Location: Barking & Dagenham, East/Outer London

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

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

An ambitious, fast-improving secondary school and Sixth Form in the East London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is seeking an entrepreneurial, commercially minded, and dynamic Teacher of Business Studies to join their thriving Business, Economics & Enterprise faculty. This is a compelling opportunity for a subject specialist, whether an experienced practitioner aiming to lead vocational pathways or a passionate Early Career Teacher (ECT), to decode enterprise, financial management, corporate strategy, and marketing for a high-aspiring student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Business Studies, you will bridge classroom theory with real-world corporate strategy, startup culture, and global commercial operations. Joining a vibrant department, you will deliver academically rich, case-study-driven lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE Business / Vocational Enterprise) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Business / BTEC National in Business), developing students' quantitative analysis, strategic decision-making, and professional presentation skills.

• Environment: A supportive Outer London secondary school recognized for strong vocational achievement, modern ICT suites, and active connections to East London's burgeoning business and commercial hubs

• Culture: A highly collaborative, well-resourced Social Sciences & Enterprise team featuring shared digital schemes of work, real-time market data tools, and supportive departmental leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-rigor Business Studies lessons across Key Stages 4 and 5 that analyze business ownership, financial planning, marketing campaigns, human resources, and operational management.

• Prepare GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC/Vocational candidates thoroughly for national examinations and portfolio coursework modules using data-driven progress tracking and diagnostic feedback routines.

• Connect core theoretical frameworks to real-world corporate developments, economic trends, and local enterprise initiatives to build financial and commercial literacy.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor individual student progress, implementing targeted interventions to stretch high-achieving young entrepreneurs while scaffolding concepts for developing learners.

• Contribute positively to department enrichment, such as Young Enterprise competitions, student business incubators, guest corporate speaker sessions, and university business school application coaching.

Requirements

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

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

• Demonstrated track record or capability of delivering outstanding Business teaching across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (familiarity with specifications such as Edexcel, AQA, or Pearson BTEC is highly desirable).

• Solid understanding of both academic examination board standards and vocational coursework moderation procedures.

• Superior classroom presence, strong commercial awareness, and an infectious enthusiasm for enterprise, innovation, and strategic problem-solving.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Vocational Key Stage Coordination or Enterprise Leadership.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured onboarding, and access to staff health and wellbeing programs.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, enterprise-minded Business specialist ready to inspire the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs at a dynamic secondary school in Barking & Dagenham, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.