Teacher of Business Studies & Enterprise

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

A vibrant, forward-thinking secondary school and Sixth Form in the East London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is seeking an articulate, enterprising, and dynamic Teacher of Business Studies to join their flourishing Business, Finance & Enterprise faculty. Situated within a rapidly developing borough known for its major regeneration, commercial growth, and entrepreneurial spirit, this post offers an exceptional opportunity for a Business specialist—whether an experienced practitioner looking to deliver KS5 vocational and academic qualifications or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to inspire commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and corporate leadership across a high-aspiring student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Business Studies, you will demystify real-world corporate strategy, marketing, financial planning, operations management, and entrepreneurship for young adults. Joining a highly collaborative, career-focused department, you will deliver compelling lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE Business / Cambridge National) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Business / BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business), equipping students with the practical analytical tools, financial literacy, and enterprise mindset required for top university courses, degree apprenticeships, and the modern commercial world.

• Environment: A progressive Outer London secondary school featuring dedicated business suites, digital IT hubs, interactive presentation platforms, and active links to regional enterprise schemes and corporate networks

• Culture: A career-oriented, high-standard academic setting focused on real-world case studies, commercial projects, guest speaker series, and preparing pupils for post-16 and post-18 destinations

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, commercially relevant Business lessons across Key Stages 4 and 5 covering marketing strategies, human resource management, business finance, operations, and global business environments.

• Prepare GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC vocational candidates thoroughly for written examinations and coursework portfolios through structured case-study analysis, evaluation essay modeling, and data-driven progress tracking.

• Integrate contemporary business developments (e.g., e-commerce trends, corporate social responsibility, market disruptions) into classroom learning to foster critical debate and strategic evaluation.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress systematically, implementing targeted support to stretch ambitious students pursuing business degrees and higher apprenticeships while scaffolding core concepts for developing learners.

• Contribute actively to departmental enrichment, including student enterprise challenges (e.g., Young Enterprise), national financial literacy competitions, dragon's den pitch events, and workplace visits.

Requirements

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

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

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

• Thorough knowledge of national examination board specifications (e.g., Edexcel, AQA, OCR, Pearson BTEC) and practical vocational coursework moderation procedures.

• Outstanding classroom presence, strong interpersonal skills, and an infectious passion for business innovation, enterprise, and student success.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage 5 Vocational Business Coordinator, Enterprise Lead, or Vocational Learning Lead.

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

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Business specialist ready to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs, managers, and industry leaders 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.