Business Teacher - Forward-Thinking Secondary School &...

Position: Business Teacher

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

ROLE DESCRIPTION

A forward-thinking secondary school and sixth form in Northampton is seeking an engaging Business Teacher to join their Business and Enterprise faculty ASAP. In this full-time role, you will deliver high-quality Business Studies lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE / Vocational) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level / BTEC), inspiring students to explore marketing, finance, human resources, operations, and business strategy. You will equip students with the analytical, enterprise, and decision-making skills needed for university study, higher apprenticeships, and future corporate careers. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

DUTIES

• Plan, deliver, and assess interactive Business Studies lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 in line with GCSE, A-Level, and vocational exam board specifications.

• Guide students through core business concepts, including business structures, financial management, market research, global trade, and strategic planning.

• Train pupils in case study analysis, quantitative business data interpretation, essay evaluation, and real-world commercial problem-solving.

• Differentiate instructional delivery to support students of varying academic abilities while stretching high-attaining pupils toward top academic grades.

• Collaborate with departmental colleagues to refine schemes of work, track pupil attainment data, and support extracurricular enterprise initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree in Business Studies, Business Management, Finance, Enterprise, or a closely related discipline.

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS or QTLS.

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record in secondary and Post-16 Business education.

• Excellent classroom management, communication, and commercial awareness.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

SALARY

• Paid on the national Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (MPS / UPS) commensurate with experience.

• Enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

BENEFITS

• Modern business department equipped with interactive digital learning tools and dedicated sixth form study spaces.

• Supportive senior leadership team offering tailored continuous professional development and ECT mentorship.

• Convenient Northampton location with direct transport links across Northamptonshire and the East Midlands, plus free on-site staff parking.

APPLICATION

To apply for this Business Teacher position, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.