Teacher of Business

The Harpur Trust; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A co-educational independent school in Bedford is seeking a Teacher of Business for September 2026. The successful candidate will teach A Level Business, with the ability to teach Economics as an advantage. The role requires a commitment to academic excellence and active involvement in co-curricular activities. A supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and involvement in a rich educational programme are offered. Applications from ECTs are welcome, highlighting diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Private healthcare scheme

Generous pension scheme

Fee remission (subject to availability)

Qualifications

• Must have a graduate qualification to teach A Level Business.
• Experience in teaching Economics is an advantage.
• Must have a genuine interest in delivering positive outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Teach A Level Business and possibly Economics.
• Participate in departmental trips and enrichment activities.
• Contribute to the school's vibrant co-curricular programme.

Skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

Passion for subject

Comfortable using technology

Commitment to co-curricular activities

Education

Graduate qualification in Business

Job description

Teacher of Business at Bedford Modern School

• Job Reference # EDV/2025/BMS/98976
• Location Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NT
• Contract Type Permanent
• Contract Term Full-Time
• Closing Date 8:00am, 2nd Feb 2026
• Start Date September 2026
• Positions Available 1
• Suitable for ECTs Yes
• Interview Date(s) Wednesday 11th February 2026

About this Role

Required from September 2026

Full-time

Bedford Modern School is an HMC Independent Co-educational Day School located on the outskirts of Bedford. Our facilities are excellent and include a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form building, purpose-built Science Centre opened in 2017 and extensive sports facilities.

The School offers a premium education, with a wide and varied curriculum, that is responsive to the needs of students and parents, where the intellectual needs of each student are given priority.

We are looking to appoint a committed and suitably qualified graduate to teach A Level Business, with the ability to teach Economics considered an advantage. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, comfortable using the latest technology, have a passion for their subject and appreciate the value of being actively involved in departmental trips, events and enrichment activities.

You will join our dynamic PPE Faculty, which includes Business, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology and Politics. The Faculty is friendly and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on sharing ideas and supporting each other. Students benefit from a vibrant co‑curricular programme including weekly societies, debates, competitions and trips.

You will have a genuine interest in delivering positive outcomes for young people and be willing to contribute to the extensive co‑curricular life of both the PPE Faculty and the wider school.

We warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECTs, offering a supportive, caring programme to those starting their teaching career.

In return, we can offer an excellent working environment, 35 term‑time weeks, CPD opportunities through our membership of the Harpur Trust, the option to be part of a private healthcare scheme and generous pension scheme and fee remission (subject to availability and entrance requirements).

We encourage applications from all communities as we want to have a workforce that reflects the social, cultural and ethnic diversity of our students.

Closing date: 8:00am on Monday 2 February 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 11th February 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self‑declaration form in advance of attending an interview.

The Harpur Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and other relevant checks.