Business Studies & Economics Teacher, CLARUS EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Business Studies & Economics Teacher to inspire the next generation. This role offers the opportunity to teach a range of subjects, including KS5, with flexibility in your timetable. The school values personality fit and offers support for early career teachers with mentorship and tailored induction programs. Join a high-performing team in a well-resourced environment, committed to fostering academic excellence and student wellbeing. If you're ready to make a positive impact in a supportive community, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Good public transport links

In-house training

Bespoke ECT induction

Qualifications

• Must have UK QTS / QTLS or be in the process of gaining.
• Strong academics across the board – Degree, A Levels, and GCSEs.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate students in Business Studies and Economics.
• Teach KS5 and potentially BTEC and GCSE year groups.

Skills

Business Studies

Economics

Teaching

Mentoring

Classroom Management

Education

UK QTS / QTLS

Degree in relevant subject

A Levels

GCSEs

Job description

Business Studies & Economics Teacher – September 2025

Location: London Borough of Lambeth

Salary: Inner London MPS1 – UPS £60,092

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Start Date: September 2025

A popular, high-performing Secondary School in Lambeth is on the hunt for a Business Studies & Economics Teacher to join their growing team in September 2025.

Due to the rising uptake in both Business Studies and Economics, there is a lot of flexibility in terms of your timetable and the weighting towards either subject. The Head of Faculty is focused on finding the right personality fit for the team.

If you’re an experienced Business Studies & Economics Teacher, you will be invited to teach as much KS5 as you wish, with options to take on BTEC and GCSE year groups. There are TLRs available, such as Head of Economics, Lead BTEC Business Studies Teacher, or Deputy HOY.

If you’re an ECT, KS5 is still an option for you depending on your strengths and confidence. You will be partnered with a subject ECT Mentor, as well as the school’s ECT Mentor and ECT support group.

Furthermore, candidates who are not interested in teaching Business Studies are invited to apply, as there is flexibility to offer Economics with some KS3 Maths teaching.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Business Studies & Economics Teacher
• Inspiring and motivating the younger generation
• TLRs available
• ECTs welcome: 1:1 Mentor, bespoke ECT induction, in-house training, and more
• September 2025 – Full Time & Permanent
• Business Studies and Economics Teacher Inner London MPS1-UPS3 + TLR (Size depending on experience)
• Located in the Borough of Lewisham

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Must have UK QTS / QTLS or be in the process of gaining
• Must have Right to Work in the UK without the need for sponsorship
• Strong academics across the board – Degree, A Levels, and GCSEs
• Must be meeting the 8 Teaching Standards to a ‘Good or Outstanding’ level
• Must be willing to listen to feedback

SCHOOL DETAILS

• Graded ‘Good’ in latest Ofsted report in 2024
• Impressive Progress 8 results
• Modern facilities & state-of-the-art classrooms and IT
• Impeccable behaviour throughout the school
• Free parking on site & good public transport links

If you are interested in this Business Studies & Economics Teacher opportunity, tours & interviews can be arranged ASAP.

To apply for this Business Studies & Economics Teacher role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this position now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Business Studies & Economics Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Business Studies & Economics Teacher opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the role within 48 hours.

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