Subject Teacher - Business

The University of Birmingham School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Research & Development days

World-Class Resources & Partnerships

Support for ECTs

Enrichment Opportunities

Job summary

The University of Birmingham School is seeking a dedicated part-time Business Studies teacher to join our thriving department. You will deliver GCSE and A-Level Business, inspiring pupils and supporting their well-being within a modern, inclusive environment.

We offer strong professional development, dedicated enrichment opportunities, and excellent links with the University of Birmingham to support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with ability to inspire and motivate pupils.

Responsibilities

• Teach Business Studies to GCSE and A-Level students.
• Support the well-being and inclusion of every pupil.
• Contribute to enrichment and development activities.

Skills

Teaching Business Studies

Student engagement

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic part-time Business Studies teacher to join our friendly and thriving department. Business is a very popular subject at our school for both GCSE at KS4 and A’level at KS5, with growing demand from pupils and students wishing to study it. The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher, able to inspire and motivate our pupils and students while demonstrating commitment to inclusion and the well-being of every young person.

We are proud to welcome 11-19 year olds from all across Birmingham through our doors to be part of our state-of-the-art school, and give them the opportunity to develop great character and achieve academic success in a thriving community.

We will have high expectations of you to be an outstanding role model committed to the distinctive ethos of our School. In return, we can offer:

• Professional Development: We are committed to your growth. You will benefit from ongoing professional development, with additional training days to enhance your teaching pedagogy.
• Research & Development: Enjoy 3 dedicated days per year to focus on your own research or professional development.
• World-Class Resources & Partnerships: Access cutting-edge resources, research, and professional networks through our collaboration with the University of Birmingham.
• Support for ECTs: If you are an Early Career Teacher, you'll receive excellent support and guidance to ensure a successful start to your career.
• Enrichment Opportunities: Be involved in our exciting timetabled enrichment programme, making a meaningful impact beyond the classroom.

The University of Birmingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition Check; qualifications; medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. If you are currently working in a school setting, please ensure that your references include your current Head Teacher.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of pupils and students.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.