Business Studies Teacher - Fixed Term, Leading To A Permanent Role - Stansted

Vision for Education Ltd; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a Teacher of Business Studies for a large Outstanding secondary school near Stansted, Essex. This full-time role starts in January 2027 and runs through to Easter with strong potential to become permanent after the break.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver GCSE and A-Level/BTEC Business Studies, bring real-world business concepts to life, and support curriculum development within a high-performing department. QTS or equivalent is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or equivalent UK teaching qualification.
• A strong degree in Business Studies, Economics, Finance, or related discipline.
• Proven experience teaching GCSE and/or A-Level Business Studies within the UK curriculum.
• Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver Business Studies lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE/Vocational) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level/BTEC).
• Bring real-world business concepts to life, fostering critical thinking, enterprise skills, and analytical mindsets in students.
• Prepare students effectively for national examinations and coursework assessments.
• Monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback and targeted intervention where needed.
• Contribute to departmental curriculum development and extra-curricular enterprise initiatives or business clubs.

Skills

Teaching

Business Studies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Degree in Business Studies / Economics / Finance

Job description

Role: Business Studies Teacher

Location: Near Stansted, Essex

Agency: Vision for Education

Contract Type: Full-Time

Start Date: January 2027

Salary/Pay Rate: MPS/UPS (Paid to scale)

Tenure: Temporary (January to Easter) with potential to become permanent from after Easter

About the Role

Vision for Education is delighted to be working in partnership with an Outstanding secondary school located near Stansted, Essex. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and commercial-minded Teacher of Business Studies to join a high-performing department starting in January.

This is a full-time role initially running through to Easter, with a strong likelihood of transitioning into a permanent position for the right candidate following the Easter break.

Whether you are an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable experience in an Outstanding setting, or an experienced Business Studies Teacher seeking your next career move, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, engaging Business Studies lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE/Vocational) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level/BTEC).
• Bring real-world business concepts to life, fostering critical thinking, enterprise skills, and analytical mindsets in students.
• Prepare students effectively for national examinations and coursework assessments.
• Monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback and targeted intervention where needed.
• Contribute to departmental curriculum development and extra-curricular enterprise initiatives or business clubs.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or equivalent teaching qualification recognized in the UK.
• A strong degree in Business Studies, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience teaching GCSE and/or A-Level Business Studies within the UK national curriculum framework.
• An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).