Business and Economics Teacher (1 Term Maternity Cover)

CATS Global Schools; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading education group as a Business and Economics Teacher for a maternity cover from September to December 2025. At Guildhouse School, you will inspire and enable students to reach their potential while maintaining high standards in teaching and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Business and Economics.
• Understanding of the DfE Teacher's Standards.
• Ability to foster a good learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Assess and adapt teaching methods based on student needs.
• Liaise effectively with parents and support staff.

Skills

Effective Teaching

Class Management

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Business or Economics

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Business and Economics Teacher (1 Term Maternity Cover), London

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CATS Global Schools

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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ABOUT GUILDHOUSE SCHOOL LONDON
Guildhouse School, located in the vibrant heart of London, offers an exceptional international pre-university educational experience to students aged 15+. With a diverse student body representing over 47 nationalities, our ethos of "Work Hard, Aim High and Be Kind" underpins our commitment to high standards and inclusivity. Our students engage in a broad curriculum, including A levels, Pre-A-Level, I/GCSE, Academic English, and University Foundation Programmes, in our historic buildings, fostering independence and resilience for university and beyond. Our school covers a broad range of subjects, from STEM subjects to Art and Film. Guildhouse School’s unique offering includes access to 15 Bloomberg Terminals, allowing students to earn the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) qualificationsetting a global precedent. We aim to expand our commerce-focused extracurricular offerings, encouraging creative students to explore new fields and expand their entrepreneurial talents.

ROLE OVERVIEW
Job Title: Teacher

Maternity Cover 1 Term September - December 2025

Reports To: Curriculum Director/SMT Line Manager

Job Purpose: A Teacher at Guildhouse School London will plan and deliver high-quality, effective, personalized teaching that enables pupils to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential. The teacher will be accountable for meeting the baseline expectations for professional practice and conduct as set out in the DfE Teacher's Standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Planning, Teaching, Assessment, and Class Management:
1. Set high expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge all pupils.
2. Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils.
3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
4. Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils.
6. Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
7. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

Professional Responsibilities:
1. Utilize iSAMS and data tracking effectively to achieve the highest standards possible.
2. Establish effective working relationships with colleagues, including support staff and other specialist staff, to support teaching and learning.
3. Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
4. Coordinate a particular area of the curriculum effectively.
5. Organize and participate in extra-curricular activities.
6. Attend staff meetings, briefings, inset days, parents' evenings, open days, school fetes, and prize-giving events.
Managing Resources:
1. Ensure resources, including textbooks, ICT, and other equipment, are adequate to support teaching and learning and highlight where resources are lacking.
2. Ensure resources are available and appropriately stored to be safely accessible to pupils.
3. Maintain all necessary health and safety checks on equipment, resources, and learning spaces.
Relations with Parents and the Wider Community:
1. Liaise effectively with parents through informative oral and written reports and target setting, enabling them to support their child's learning, behaviour, and progress.
2. Liaise when necessary, with outside agencies responsible for a pupil's education and welfare.
3. Support the school in establishing and maintaining links with the wider community for mutual benefit.
Managing Own Performance and Development:
1. Maintain a good knowledge of the School Development Plan, annual targets, and how they influence personal practice.
2. Take responsibility for professional development and stay updated with research and developments in education and subjects taught.
3. Contribute to peer observation and respond positively to feedback from colleagues.
4. Set a good example to pupils through presentation and personal conduct.
5. Evaluate own teaching critically and use this to improve effectiveness.
6. Participate in the Performance Management Scheme.
Managing and Developing Staff and Other Adults:
1. Establish effective working relationships with colleagues, including support staff and specialist staff.
2. Contribute to the coaching culture of the school by coaching and mentoring colleagues.
3. Contribute to ongoing INSET for staff where appropriate.
Administration:
1. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all school policies and procedures.
2. Contribute to the review of school policies as required.
3. Maintain pupil attendance registers, co-curricular registers, and prep register in line with school procedures.
4. Maintain all pupil records and enter data for grade cards.
5. Write termly pupil reports.
6. Complete necessary risk assessments and paperwork associated with school trips and visits.
Personal and Professional Conduct:
1. Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour within and outside the school.
2. Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies, and practices of the school and maintain high standards in attendance and punctuality.
3. Understand and act within the frameworks that set out professional duties and responsibilities.

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US and China.

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.