Teacher of Business & Economics

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent grammar school in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a dedicated Business and Economics teacher to deliver high-quality lessons and foster entrepreneurial thinking in students. This role requires teaching at Key Stage 4 and 5 levels with a commitment to academic excellence. The school is known for its positive working environment and strong support for professional development. Applicants should be passionate educators who can inspire students and partake in Enterprise Education initiatives. Join us in shaping the future of our students!

Benefits

Professional development support

New facilities and resources

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering excellent lessons.
• Motivated by developing entrepreneurial thinkers.
• Reflective practitioner keen to improve teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons in Business and Economics to higher standards.
• Support students in achieving high aspirations.
• Participate in Enterprise Education activities.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Reflective practice

Ability to teach Key Stage 4 Business

Ability to teach Key Stage 5 Business

Ability to teach Key Stage 5 Economics

Willingness to participate in Enterprise Education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Start Date: January/April 2026 If you are a Business and Economics teacher that is passionate about delivering excellent lessons, and motivated by developing the next generation of entrepreneurial thinkers who understand and question the economic systems around them, then read on! We wish to appoint a dedicated and outstanding Business and Economics teacher to join our highly successful and popular department. This role is due to commence as a result of the continued expansion of student numbers on the department at both GCSE and A Level. The successful applicant will have high expectations, and will be a reflective practitioner who is always keen to develop and improve their teaching. They will appreciate their role in helping our students to have high aspirations, and they will share our belief that our students deserve an exceptional curriculum and the very best teaching. The ability to teach Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 Business and Key Stage 5 Economics is essential. A willingness to participate in Enterprise Education (in particular Young Enterprise) would be an advantage. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and ECTs for post. A willingness to teach in another subject would be advantageous. Our Sevenoaks campus began offering GCSE Business Studies from September 2024.

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is an expanding and rapidly improving selective grammar school. It is undergoing a period of transformational change benefitting from a multi-million pound investment in Tunbridge Wells and a brand new building at our Sevenoaks campus, which opened in September 2021. Staff will benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development and specialist teaching rooms. We aim for high standards and the pursuit of academic excellence, helping every student to reach their full potential through the development of skills, concepts and knowledge, within the framework of a caring community. Relationships between staff and students are based on trust, mutual respect and a determination to succeed. Please note that we will only accept CV's if they are accompanied by an application form, which can be found on our website: Vacancies - we shall review applications as we receive them so apply early to avoid delay! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Applicants will be also be expected to complete appropriate training including safeguarding and Prevent and sign Staff and Governors' codes of conduct.