Business & Economics Teacher

Teacher of Business & Economics

Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
Location: Cardiff & surrounding areas
Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
Salary: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Essential: UK QTS (or equivalent), Enhanced DBS & EWC registration (or willing to apply)

Are you a passionate Business & Economics Teacher who enjoys inspiring young people to understand the world of business, finance, and the economy?

Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with supportive and forward-thinking secondary schools to recruit enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teachers of Business & Economics. This is an exciting opportunity to help students develop commercial awareness, financial literacy, and analytical thinking while preparing them for further education and future careers.

As a Teacher of Business & Economics, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging Business Studies and Economics lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Teach Business and/or Economics across KS3, KS4 and KS5 (where applicable)
• Inspire students to develop entrepreneurial thinking, financial understanding, and problem-solving skills
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress effectively
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community
• Take part in ongoing professional development opportunities

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching Business Studies and/or Economics in a secondary school setting
• Has excellent subject knowledge and a passion for developing students' understanding of business and economic concepts
• Can motivate and engage learners of all abilities
• Has strong classroom management and communication skills
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Is willing to undertake further professional development where required

• Successful interview
• Satisfactory references
• Safeguarding & Prevent training
• EWC registration in the appropriate categories
• DBS Enhanced Disclosure (chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off; paid one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – providing employment rights and protections
• Training & Support – access to free or discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Welfare support – regular contact from a dedicated candidate manager
• Fair pay policy – teachers paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing
• Additional services – access to trusted partners offering tax, legal, and accountancy support

This role is not suitable for applicants who are:

• Not currently based in the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without UK secondary school teaching experience

If you have the relevant skills and experience, apply now with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will receive a prompt response.