Teacher of High School Economics and Business

A well-regarded secondary school in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Business Studies Teacher to join its supportive department. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about enterprise, economics and the modern workplace, and who wants to help students develop confidence, ambition and real-world understanding.

The school has a strong focus on academic progress, clear behaviour routines and a calm learning environment where pupils are supported to achieve and take pride in their work. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, consistent systems and a collaborative culture across departments.

About the Role

As Business Studies Teacher , you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 , with the potential to contribute to Post-16 Business depending on experience and timetable. You will deliver a well-sequenced curriculum that develops strong commercial awareness alongside the analytical and evaluative skills needed for exam success.

Students explore a wide range of topics including:

Business aims, ownership and organisation

Marketing and market research

Finance, budgeting and cash flow

Operations and supply chains

Human resources and leadership

External influences such as technology, ethics and global markets

Lessons are structured to develop students’ ability to apply theory to real contexts, interpret data, evaluate decisions and write well-structured answers using evidence and business terminology. You will build students’ confidence in key exam skills such as calculations, case study analysis and extended evaluation.

The Department

The Business department is supportive and well-organised, with a shared commitment to strong outcomes and an engaging curriculum that connects learning to real-world contexts. Teachers collaborate on planning, share resources and use consistent approaches to assessment and feedback.

The department values:

Carefully sequenced schemes of work that build knowledge over time

Strong focus on application, case studies and exam technique

Consistent routines and high expectations for effort and presentation

Regular retrieval and structured practice to secure long-term learning

Enrichment opportunities such as enterprise projects, guest speakers or careers-linked learning (where available)

Staff are supported through shared planning and professional development opportunities.

About the School

The school serves a diverse community and has established a calm, purposeful learning culture supported by clear expectations and consistent behaviour systems. Students are encouraged to aim high and develop positive attitudes to learning.

Leaders prioritise staff development and wellbeing, offering practical CPD and a supportive environment where teachers are trusted to deliver high-quality teaching within a structured curriculum. The school is committed to inclusion and supports learners with SEND and EAL through strong teaching and targeted strategies.

Key Information

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement)

Contract: Full-time, permanent (or as agreed)

Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS (or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification)

Have strong subject knowledge in Business Studies (and related areas where appropriate)

Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons with high expectations

Use assessment effectively to identify gaps and secure progress

Bring real-world business examples into the classroom

Build positive relationships and maintain a calm, purposeful classroom culture

Work collaboratively within a supportive department

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs .

Why Join This School

Supportive and collaborative department with shared resources

Clear behaviour systems that support calm, focused teaching

Well-sequenced curriculum and consistent approaches

Strong CPD and opportunities for professional development

Welcoming Birmingham school community focused on student success

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Business Studies teacher who wants to inspire ambition, develop strong analytical skills and prepare students for future study and work in a supportive Birmingham secondary school.