Teacher of Business

The Abbey; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chester is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Business to join their department from February 2026. The role involves teaching Business from GCSE to A Level. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, Qualified Teacher Status, and a passion for improving student outcomes. This is a fixed-term contract until August 2026, with part-time hours specified.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching GCSE and A Level Business.
• Proven track record of outstanding classroom practice.
• Committed to raising standards and monitoring student progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach Business across all Senior School year groups up to A Level.
• Deliver inspiring and differentiated lessons that accelerate student progress.
• Liaise with management regarding attainment, behaviour, and attendance.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational / planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Caring nature

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Adaptability

Proficient with ICT

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in a Business-related subject

Job description

Whilst criminal convictions are not necessarily a bar to appointment, this safety consideration will be central to all decisions regarding the employment of staff, approval of volunteers, and standards of external contractors.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teacher of Business to join our thriving department, from February 2026 on a fixed-term contract (0.6 FTE, equivalent to 15 lessons per week) until 31/08/2026. The successful candidate should be a highly effective practitioner with a passion for Business, excellent subject knowledge, and a proven track record of driving outstanding student outcomes. The post holder will teach Business across all Senior School year groups, up to and including A Level, delivering inspiring, differentiated lessons that accelerate student progress.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills, qualifications, experiences and qualities: Essential

• Strong communication, organisational / planning and interpersonal skills
• Caring and supportive nature
• Calm under pressure
• Act as a good role model to staff and pupils
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree in a Business-related subject
• Excellent subject knowledge and passion for Business
• Experience teaching GCSE and A Level Business
• Proven track record of outstanding classroom practice
• Committed to raising standards and monitoring student progress
• Ability to adapt and differentiate their lessons and teaching to suit the needs of the students; maximising their progress
• Proficient with the use of ICT in the classroom
• Confident in using new technologies to share and promote good practice
• Ability to liaise closely with middle and senior management, including heads of year and form tutors, regarding attainment, behaviour and attendance.