KS 5 Business Studies and Economics Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency seeks a fully qualified Business Studies and Economics teacher for a prominent school in Lewisham starting January 2026. The role includes teaching, participating in curriculum developments, and guiding students in their education to maintain high teaching standards. Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for education are essential. A full-time permanent contract is offered.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Business Studies and Economics teacher with QTS or an equivalent overseas qualification.
• Excellent teaching, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to ensure that each school's ethos remains at the core of student learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach the subjects and classes as allocated by the Head of Business Studies and Economics.
• Ensure high quality teaching and learning in all allocated classes.
• Support and participate in curriculum development.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of work and behaviour.
• Act as a Form Tutor with specified duties.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team in effective school operation.

Skills

Excellent teaching skills

Management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

QTS or equivalent overseas qualification

Job description

KS 5 Business Studies and Economics Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be working with a Lewisham based school in their recruitment of a KS 5 Business and Economics teacher for January 2026. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Business Studies and Economics teacher with QTS or an equivalent overseas qualification, that possesses excellent teaching, management, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to ensure that each school's ethos remains at the core of student learning.

Location & Contract

London borough of Lewisham

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: January 2026

About the School

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and ambitious girls' school within the London borough of Lewisham. The school has been rated Outstanding by OFSTED in the last three inspections and boasts a co-educational Sixth Form offering primarily Level 3 courses. The school supports students in developing them into twenty-first‑century global citizens, balancing academic progress with safety, wellbeing, pastoral support, and a wide extra-curricular offer.

Key Functions

• To teach the subjects, classes and groups as allocated by the Head of Business Studies and Economics and the Headship Team.
• To ensure that high quality teaching and learning takes place in all allocated classes.
• To support and participate in the curriculum development work of the Business Studies and Economics Curriculum Area, including the writing of schemes of work and programmes of study.
• To assist the Head of Business Studies and Economics in the maintenance of high standards of work and behaviour within Business and Economics.
• To be a Form Tutor and to carry out the specified duties in accordance with the job description of a Form Tutor or Sixth Form Tutor.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team in the effective operation of the School.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Business Studies and Economics teacher with QTS or an equivalent overseas qualification.
• Excellent teaching, management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to ensure that each school's ethos remains at the core of student learning.

To Apply

If you are a talented and motivated Business Studies and Economics teacher seeking a new challenge in a forward-thinking, highly sought-after environment, please contact us today to have your CV immediately reviewed.