Teacher of Business Studies & Economics

CLARUS EDUCATION; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school is seeking a passionate Teacher of Business Studies and Economics to inspire students in KS4 and KS5. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment with excellent career development prospects. The ideal candidate will be a graduate with a strong commitment to raising pupil attainment and a creative approach to teaching. Join a dedicated team that values individual pupil growth and fosters a love for learning. If you are ready to make a difference in students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Staff fee discount

Excellent CPD and staff mentoring programme

Active pastoral care of staff

Opportunities for career development

Access to onsite nursery facilities

Subsidised school lunches

Qualifications

• Graduate with a relevant good honours degree and experience in teaching.
• Creative and dedicated classroom practitioner with passion for subject.

Responsibilities

• Teach Business Studies and Economics in KS4 and KS5.
• Create and adapt learning resources and schemes of learning.

Skills

Teaching Business Studies

Teaching Economics

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Education

Relevant good honours degree

Job description

Teacher of Business Studies & Economics
Kensington and Chelsea
Full time / permanent
September 2025
MPS / UPS

We are looking for a committed individual with a passion for Business and Economics. The successful applicant will teach Business Studies and Economics in KS4 and KS5. The position could be 0.8 FTE with the potential to expand to 1.0 FTE at a later date or initially if the candidate is able to teach another subject at KS3, eg Year 7 Geography. This is an opportunity to join a stable and committed staff team in a small but growing independent school. Excellent career opportunities are afforded by the school’s plans to expand. Thames has an excellent CPD and staff mentoring programme. Thames is a thriving mainstream and diverse independent secondary school rated Excellent by ISI in its April 2022 Inspection. Located next to Clapham Junction station, the school occupies new, purpose built premises.

If you would like a teaching job in a school where pupils are valued as individuals and inspired to learn, we want to hear from you. Applications are welcome from passionate teachers wanting to make a difference.

The role:

1. Teaching Business Studies and Economics in KS4 and KS5
2. Teaching another subject in KS3 initially, possibly Year 7 Geography
3. Working from existing schemes of learning and also creating new, well-differentiated schemes of learning and resources
4. Preparing pupils for Business Studies IGCSE and Economics A level

The post is open to an excellent teacher who will:

1. Be a graduate with a relevant good honours degree
2. Have some experience in either the private or maintained system
3. Have a commitment to embracing challenges and raising pupil attainment
4. Be a creative, inventive and dedicated classroom practitioner with a real passion for your subject
5. Have an exceptional eye for detail
6. Be excited by the school’s vision and respect the school’s values

In return we offer:

1. Competitive salary with pension and staff fee discount
2. Excellent CPD and staff mentoring programme
3. Active pastoral care of staff
4. Opportunities for career development
5. Access to onsite nursery facilities for 2-4 year olds
6. Delicious and healthy subsidised school lunches.

If you are actively looking to secure a Business studies and Economics Teacher post this September, do not delay – this is an opportunity NOT TO BE MISSED. Please apply ASAP.
To APPLY - please submit your up-to-date CV via this advert. You will be contacted within 24hrs if shortlisted.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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