Business Studies Teacher - Secondary School

Business Studies Teacher
- Secondary School
- York Marchant Recruitment York, England, United Kingdom

Are you a motivated Business Studies teacher who enjoys helping students understand how businesses operate in the real world? A well-established Secondary School in York is looking for a confident and engaging Business Studies Teacher to join its Humanities and Business team as soon as possible.

• Business Studies Teacher Role
• Teaching Business Studies at KS4, with KS5 teaching available for an experienced candidate
• KS3 Economics/Business experience advantageous
• York
• ASAP Start
• Full-time, Permanent
• MPS1 – UPS3 Salary

This position would suit a teacher who can make Business Studies practical and relevant. Students should leave lessons understanding not only the terminology behind business but also how decisions made by businesses affect employees, customers and the wider economy.

You will teach GCSE Business Studies and prepare students thoroughly for your examinations. This will involve developing their understanding of topics such as marketing, finance, operations, human resources and business strategy, while also helping them apply their knowledge to real business scenarios.

The ability to teach exam technique effectively will be important. Students will need to understand how to structure longer answers, interpret information and apply their knowledge to unfamiliar situations.

The successful teacher will be expected to plan carefully, monitor student progress and work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a consistent approach across the department.

Business Studies Teacher
- School Information

This is an established secondary school in York with a strong focus on academic achievement and preparing students for life beyond school.

The school values subjects that give students practical knowledge and Business Studies provides an excellent opportunity to develop students' understanding of the workplace, enterprise and decision-making.

Staff are supported through professional development and collaborative planning. The school has a positive working environment and encourages teachers to contribute ideas to curriculum development.

Students are encouraged to become independent learners and understand the importance of applying their knowledge rather than simply recalling information.

Business Studies Teacher
- Experience and Qualifications

• Business Studies Degree or relevant degree
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience teaching Business Studies at KS4
• GCSE Business Studies experience
• KS5 experience advantageous
• Strong subject knowledge
• Good understanding of examination requirements
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong classroom management
• Ability to use real-world examples effectively
• High expectations of student progress

The school welcomes applications from experienced Business Studies teachers and strong ECTs with the relevant subject knowledge.

The salary for this Business Studies Teacher position will be paid to scale on a contract to scale MPS/UPS
, depending on experience and qualifications.