Lecturer Business & Economics

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Telford College is seeking a dedicated Business and Economics teacher to deliver outstanding A Level provision. You will support learners to reach their potential and progress to high-quality destinations.

Beyond teaching, you will contribute to administration, development, and continuous improvement in standards, student achievement, and the overall learning experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach A Level Economics or Business at FE level.
• PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS or commitment to achieve one.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4+ or willingness to obtain Level 2 Functional Skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging A Level teaching to students.
• Plan inclusive, adaptive lessons and resources.
• Assess and track student progress, providing timely feedback.
• Develop schemes of work and assessments aligned to curriculum.
• Foster industry links and progression opportunities for learners.

Skills

A Level Economics teaching

A Level Business teaching

Curriculum design

Assessment & feedback

Digital pedagogy

Education

PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS or commitment

GCSE English & Maths grade C/4+ or commitment

Tools

Learning platforms

Job description

Telford College

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Business and Economics teacher to deliver outstanding provision to A Level students. The successful candidate will be committed to providing an exceptional student experience, supporting learners to achieve their full potential and progress to high-quality destinations.

Alongside teaching, the role will involve a range of administrative and developmental responsibilities that contribute to continuous improvement in standards, student achievement and the overall quality of the student experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high‑quality, engaging teaching that inspires, challenges, and motivates all students to achieve their potential and more.
• Teach complex and challenging concepts skilfully, using a range of methods to link new and prior knowledge and skills, supporting students to secure long‑term understanding and confident application.
• Take ownership of delivering excellent student outcomes, including attendance, achievement, high grades, value‑added, and preparation for high‑quality destinations such as first‑class university entry, competitive careers, or advanced study.
• Be ambitious for all students, providing opportunities to excel beyond the taught curriculum through external showcases and competitions.
• Make available high‑quality schemes of work, assessment plans, and teaching resources that are maintained, and updated.
• Conduct and use effective initial assessments to identify starting points and plan inclusive, adaptive teaching that responds to SEND needs and individual barriers, placing students at the centre of teaching and learning decisions.
• Produce and maintain strategic student profiles, and track, analyse, and act on performance data, setting and reviewing individual SMART targets to support improvement, retention, and achievement.
• Use formative and summative assessment effectively to guide students and refine teaching practice, providing clear, timely, and developmental feedback that supports learning and achievement.
• Support students to develop positive behaviour and wellbeing, providing timely, structured support and challenge when expectations are not met.
• Build and maintain industry, community, and employer links to enhance learning and employability, and to inform updates to curriculum content based on student needs and sector developments.

Skills & Expertise

• Up‑to‑date subject and industry knowledge, informed by current practice, research and employer requirements.
• Ability to design and deliver high‑quality and well‑sequenced curriculum using effective pedagogy, coherent schemes of work and authentic assessment – including use of digital technologies
• Experience and/or understanding of Business and Economics at A Level.
• Relevant industry experience aligned to the subject area and qualification requirements.
• Experience delivering teaching, learning and assessment in FE or a similar educational setting.

Qualifications & Training

• Relevant subject qualification at or above the level taught.
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS) or commitment to achieving one.
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or a commitment to obtain Level 2 Functional Skills alongside the post.