Business Studies Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Access to NIoT & OIE

Marking efficiency support

Job summary

Outwood Academy Adwick in Doncaster invites applications for a Teacher of Business Studies to lead the new sixth form T Level provision in Business Management and Administration, with a transition to Marketing from September 2027. The role covers KS3 to KS5 across a broad and engaging curriculum.

You will work with the Head of Department and Senior Leadership Team to raise standards, support uptake of Business at KS4/KS5, and use data to drive improvements. A degree and QTS are required.

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant teaching experience
• Experience of assessment at KS3 and KS4
• Experience teaching KS3, KS4 and KS5

Responsibilities

• Lead the T Level provision in Business Management and Administration, transitioning to Marketing from Sept 2027
• Create a new curriculum as the sixth form T Level moves to Marketing
• Deliver engaging lessons at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Contribute to a broad and balanced curriculum
• Collaborate with Head of Department and SLT to drive achievement and raise standards
• Support initiatives to increase uptake of Business at KS4 and KS5
• Use student data to identify development areas and raise standards
• Communicate with students and parents, orally and in writing
• Share good practice across the department and work as part of a team
• Inspire students to develop an interest in technology and problem-solving

Skills

Computer skills

Curriculum knowledge

Learning strategies

Communication skills

Student rapport

Education

Bachelor's degree in subject area

QTS

Job description

Teacher of Business Studies post in the IT and Business department at Outwood Academy Adwick, starting January 2027. The role centres on creating a new sixth form curriculum, leading T Level provision in Business Management and Administration before the move to Marketing from September 2027, alongside teaching across Key Stages 3 to 5. Full-time and part-time working are both considered on a Monday to Friday pattern. Applicants need a degree and QTS, and visa sponsorship is not offered.

What the job involves

• Lead the T Level provision in Business Management and Administration, transitioning to Marketing from September 2027
• Create a new curriculum as the sixth form T Level moves to Marketing
• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Contribute to a broad and balanced curriculum
• Collaborate with the Head of Department and Senior Leadership Team to drive achievement and raise standards
• Support initiatives to increase uptake of Business at KS4 and KS5
• Implement a range of teaching and learning strategies, including Assessment for Learning
• Use student-level data to identify areas for development and raise standards
• Maintain high expectations for all students
• Communicate with students and parents, orally and in writing
• Share good practice across the department and work as part of a team
• Inspire students to develop an interest in technology and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Degree in an appropriate discipline related to the subject
• Teaching qualification with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience

• Recent and relevant teaching experience, in employment or training
• Experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4
• Experience teaching at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5

Skills & knowledge

• Confident use of standard computer packages (word processing, email and spreadsheets) to enhance learning
• Good understanding of curriculum developments within the subject area
• Awareness of strategies for improving the learning and achievement of all students
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents, orally and in writing
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner

Checks & eligibility

• Not offering sponsorship for overseas applicants

Other

• Capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues
• High levels of professionalism
• Commitment to student success and continuous professional development

What’s offered

• Extensive CPD opportunities, including free access to the NIoT and OIE
• Chance to work with experienced colleagues across the Trust, including a dedicated Computer Science Director
• Streamlined marking processes, with marking time reportedly reduced by about 90%
• Trust Director support with marking and feedback across the Trust