Business Studies Teacher - High-Achieving Independent...

Business Studies Teacher - High-Achieving Independent School in Cambridge

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

Business Studies Teacher

A high-achieving Independent School in Cambridge is seeking a professional and highly organised Business Studies Teacher to join their experienced academic team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where teaching staff play an essential role in the smooth operation of the school.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional support across Key Stages 4 and 5, specializing in enterprise management, financial structures, marketing theory, and economics. Responsibilities will include maintaining student progress records, updating school tracking systems, managing departmental correspondence, supporting attendance administration, and assisting with the organisation of young enterprise competitions, corporate insight visits, and economics societies.

You will also support communication with parents, students, and external professional bodies while ensuring that information is handled professionally and confidentially at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities within a busy school environment.

The school is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and able to bring real-world corporate or entrepreneurial insights into the classroom while working as part of a collaborative social sciences faculty. Good IT skills and confidence using financial or case-study databases are important, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing school community where teaching staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing and professional development are prioritised.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Independent School in Cambridge with a strong commitment to academic rigor, commercial acumen, and student wellbeing. The school serves an ambitious, global community and is known for its intellectually stimulating ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, highly academic, and eager to explore contemporary financial and industrial frameworks, creating a sharp and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that matches academic achievement with modern commercial skills, preparing students exceptionally well for elite universities and future executive careers.

Staff benefit from an enriched professional culture, with strong leadership, shared academic best practice, and targeted investment in professional development.

Requirements

• Previous teaching or relevant industry instructional experience in Business Studies up to A-Level

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Good IT and data management skills

• Professional and proactive approach

• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.