ECT Teacher of Business - Birmingham

A large and forward-thinking 11–18 secondary school in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of Business to join its expanding Social Sciences faculty. The school has strengthened its vocational and academic pathways in recent years, with Business Studies now one of the most popular GCSE options and a steadily growing Sixth Form cohort.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT to develop within a subject that is central to the school’s careers and enterprise strategy.

The Opportunity

You will teach Business across KS4, with the opportunity to contribute to KS5 teaching as your confidence grows. The department follows a clearly sequenced curriculum that builds strong foundational knowledge in finance, marketing, operations and human resources.

As part of your ECT induction, you will receive:

• A reduced timetable
• A dedicated Business mentor within the Social Sciences faculty
• Weekly instructional coaching
• Structured observation cycles
• Access to subject-specific and whole-school CPD

The school has a strong track record of supporting ECTs and embedding them successfully within departments.

The Business Department

Business sits within a well-organised Social Sciences faculty alongside Economics and Psychology. Shared schemes of work and centralised resources provide structure and clarity, allowing new teachers to focus on refining delivery and classroom practice.

Department features include:

• Strong GCSE uptake
• Growing Sixth Form numbers
• Enterprise-focused enrichment days
• Links with local employers and apprenticeship providers
• Clear internal assessment and moderation processes

Students respond positively to real-world case studies and practical application of theory.

The School Environment

This Birmingham secondary school serves a diverse and ambitious community. Behaviour systems are clear and consistently applied, ensuring calm learning environments.

Leadership is supportive and visible, with a structured professional development framework. Staff wellbeing is prioritised, and ECTs are supported through a comprehensive induction programme.

Facilities include:

• Modern teaching classrooms
• Dedicated Sixth Form spaces
• Structured pastoral support systems
• A well-established careers and enterprise provision

Staff describe the culture as supportive, professional and improvement-focused.

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Be on track to achieve (or have recently achieved) QTS
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Business
• Show enthusiasm for enterprise and employability education
• Be reflective and responsive to feedback
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and progress

This role is ideal for an ECT looking to begin their career within a growing and well-supported department.

What’s On Offer

• Comprehensive ECT induction support
• A structured and collaborative Business department
• Clear behaviour systems
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• A respected Birmingham secondary school environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Business ECT to grow in confidence and expertise within a stable and ambitious school.