Business Teacher

Smile Education; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking a capable Business Teacher to join a secondary school in Smethwick from September 2026. You will plan and deliver engaging Business lessons across KS4, with potential KS5, and support students to make strong progress.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS (or be an ECT finishing training), be confident teaching at KS4, and enjoy building positive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• A qualified Business Teacher with QTS, or an ECT completing their teacher training
• Confident teaching Business at KS4 level
• Passionate about education and committed to raising student achievement
• Able to build positive relationships with students and staff
• An engaging and adaptable classroom practitioner
• Looking for a long-term role with potential to become permanent

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging Business lessons across KS4 and potentially KS5
• Creating a positive classroom environment where students are motivated to achieve
• Supporting students of varying abilities to make strong academic progress
• Preparing students effectively for examinations and assessments
• Working collaboratively with the wider department and school staff
• Contributing to the wider life of the school

Job description

Business Teacher – Secondary School

Location: Smethwick

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Long-term temporary, with potential for permanent appointment

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role

• Planning and delivering engaging Business lessons across KS4 and potentially KS5
• Creating a positive classroom environment where students are motivated to achieve
• Supporting students of varying abilities to make strong academic progress
• Preparing students effectively for examinations and assessments
• Working collaboratively with the wider department and school staff
• Contributing to the wider life of the school

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified Business Teacher with QTS, or an ECT completing their teacher training
• Confident teaching Business at KS4 level
• Passionate about education and committed to raising student achievement
• Able to build positive relationships with students and staff
• An engaging and adaptable classroom practitioner
• Looking for a long-term role with potential to become permanent

Why Apply?

• Long-term position starting September 2026
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate
• Supportive school environment
• Opportunity to join an established and ambitious department
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or ECT
• Dedicated consultant support from Smile Education
• Competitive rates of pay

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.