Business Studies Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Markyate; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in St Albans is seeking a Business Studies Teacher to teach GCSE and post-16 coursework. You will engage pupils with real-world business examples and develop analytical writing through case studies and exam practice.

The role is full-time, long-term temporary, Monday to Friday during term time, with start date to be agreed. You will plan lessons, assess work, and support departmental planning while building students' confidence across business topics such as marketing, finance,

Qualifications

• QTS and experience teaching Business Studies at GCSE and post-16 level.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach examination skills explicitly.
• Confidence planning, marking and managing mixed-attainment classes.
• Economics teaching experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach Business Studies lessons aligned with the school's specifications.
• Develop understanding of marketing, finance, operations and human resources.
• Teach exam technique, including application, analysis and evaluation.
• Assess work, identify gaps and provide focused support before assessments.
• Maintain accurate progress records and contribute to departmental planning.

Job description

Business Studies Teacher

St Albans, Hertfordshire (Apply online only) per day, depending on relevant experience

Full-time, long-term temporary; Monday to Friday, term time
Start date and exact working hours to be agreed before placement.

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Business Studies Teacher in St Albans to teach Key Stages 4 and 5. You will help pupils connect business theory with real commercial decisions, develop confident written analysis and prepare effectively for examinations. This role suits a subject specialist who can make concepts clear and build students' confidence with case studies and extended responses.

Your responsibilities

• Plan and teach Business Studies lessons aligned with the school's specifications.


• Develop understanding of marketing, finance, operations and human resources.


• Teach exam technique, including application, analysis and evaluation.


• Assess work, identify gaps and provide focused support before assessments.


• Maintain accurate progress records and contribute to departmental planning.

What you will need

• QTS and experience teaching Business Studies at GCSE and post-16 level.


• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach examination skills explicitly.


• Confidence planning, marking and managing mixed-attainment classes.

Economics teaching experience would be an advantage but is not essential. Include your exam boards and any A-level or vocational business qualifications taught.

The brief combines subject teaching with full planning and assessment responsibilities. The relevant examination boards will be confirmed before interview.