Business Studies Teacher

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large secondary school in Sandwell is seeking a Business Studies Teacher to begin in September. This long-term position offers a chance to contribute to school improvement while delivering engaging lessons in Edexcel GCSE and BTEC Business. Ideal candidates will possess UK QTS and a passion for teaching, alongside strong classroom management skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Business Studies teacher with UK QTS or ECT.
• Experience in delivering academic and vocational content.
• Resilience and commitment to raising standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons in Business Studies at KS4 and KS5.
• Engage students of mixed ability effectively.
• Contribute to departmental improvement and school culture.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Classroom engagement

Behaviour management

Motivating students

Education

UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or ECT status

Job description

Business Studies Teacher – September Start

Are you a dedicated Business Studies specialist ready for your next challenge? This long-term opportunity in Sandwell could be just the right fit. A forward-focused secondary school rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted is seeking an inspiring Business teacher to join their team this September. With leadership determined to drive change, this is a great opportunity to have real classroom impact.

Key Details

• Position: Business Studies Teacher (QTS or ECT)
• Start Date: September 2025
• Contract: Long-term supply
• Daily Rate: £175 – £250 (dependent on experience)
• Location: Sandwell
• Curriculum: Edexcel Business at KS4; BTEC Business at KS5

The Role
You’ll be delivering high-quality lessons in Business Studies across Key Stages 4 and 5, including GCSE (Edexcel) and BTEC. Strong subject knowledge and the ability to engage students of mixed ability are essential. You’ll join a committed department and benefit from a supportive SLT focused on school improvement.

The Candidate
We’re looking for a qualified Business Studies teacher with UK QTS (or ECT status). You should be confident delivering both academic and vocational content, with experience in managing behaviour and motivating students. Passion, resilience, and a commitment to raising standards are key.

The School
Based in Sandwell, this large secondary school is on an ambitious journey of improvement. Leadership is proactive and open to innovation, and staff are supported with CPD opportunities and clear expectations. While challenges remain, there’s a strong sense of community and a shared determination to succeed.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.