Inspiring Business Studies Teacher (11–18)

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Business Studies. The role involves delivering engaging lessons, planning and assessing student work, and working within a supportive, multi-ethnic urban school environment.

The successful candidate will have QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree, with strong ICT skills and the ability to foster high expectations and inclusive learning. Collaboration with staff and parents is essential.

Qualifications

• QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree are required.
• Secondary teaching experience at the 11-18 level is desirable, including practice-based experience.
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning theory and practice is essential.
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor.
• Know the National Curriculum KS3/KS4 requirements and experience in writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students.
• Able to work in a team and develop positive relationships with staff.
• Good ICT skills, including innovative use of interactive white boards.
• Create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.
• Communicate positively with parents, carers and external agencies where necessary.
• Strong written and spoken communication; ability to manage own workload and time effectively.
• Motivate students and raise aspirations through various strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Business Studies lessons to KS3/KS4 students in a supportive learning environment.
• Plan lessons, develop resources and assess student work to support progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive staff team.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and external agencies as needed.

Skills

Secondary teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge KS3/KS4

Lesson planning

Resource development

Assessment

Team collaboration

ICT skills with interactive whiteboard

Safe learning environment

Parent communication

Written and spoken communication

Time management

Motivating students

Tutor responsibilities

Equality of access

Multi-ethnic urban schools experience

Communicate with external agencies

Education

QTS (or equivalent)

Undergraduate degree in relevant subject

Job description

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Business Studies. The role involves delivering engaging lessons, planning and assessing student work, and working within a supportive, multi-ethnic urban school environment.

The successful candidate will have QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree, with strong ICT skills and the ability to foster high expectations and inclusive learning. Collaboration with staff and parents is essential.