Business Studies Teacher

Empowering Learning; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing secondary school in East London is seeking a dedicated Business Studies Teacher. This full-time role starts in January 2026, focusing on teaching KS4 and KS5 Business Studies. The ideal candidate will have QTS, a passion for teaching enterprise, and strong classroom management skills. The position includes the possibility for a permanent contract from September 2026 and offers a supportive environment with excellent resources.

Benefits

Collaborative and resourceful business department

Strong leadership support and ongoing CPD

Paid to scale (MPS/UPS - Outer London)

Opportunity for permanent employment from September 2026

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching Business Studies at KS4 and ideally KS5 is necessary.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching enterprise education.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS4 and KS5 Business Studies.
• Help students understand enterprise, marketing, finance, and the economic environment.
• Contribute to a dynamic team and support student development.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching Business Studies at KS4 and ideally KS5

Strong subject knowledge and a passion for enterprise education

Excellent communication and classroom management skills

Job description

Business Studies Teacher - KS4/KS5 - East London

Location: East London (Newham / Barking & Dagenham / Redbridge)
Contract: Full-time | Until July 2026 | Temp to Perm Opportunity
Salary: Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS - Outer London)
Start Date: January 2026

Job Description

A high-performing secondary school in East London is seeking an engaging and dedicated Business Studies Teacher to join their dynamic team from January 2026. You will teach KS4 and KS5 Business Studies, helping students develop their understanding of enterprise, marketing, finance, and the wider economic environment. The department boasts strong results, excellent resources, and supportive leadership that encourages innovative and inspiring teaching. This role is full-time until the end of the academic year (July 2026), with the potential to become permanent from September 2026.

Ideal Candidate

• ✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• ✅ Experience teaching Business Studies at KS4 and ideally KS5
• ✅ Strong subject knowledge and a passion for enterprise education
• ✅ Excellent communication and classroom management skills

School Offers

• A collaborative and well-resourced Business department
• Strong leadership support and ongoing CPD
• Paid to scale (MPS/UPS - Outer London)
• Opportunity for permanent employment from September 2026

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