Teacher of Business Studies & Economics. Job in Barnsley Education & Training Jobs

Hays; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Teacher of Economics and Business Studies for a maternity cover position. This full-time role at a vibrant school offers the opportunity to inspire students and foster their understanding of how these subjects impact their futures. The school is committed to excellence and values-driven education, supporting professional development through innovative programs. If you are enthusiastic about teaching and want to make a significant impact in students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Economics and Business Studies required.
• A-Level experience and 2nd in department experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Economics and Business Studies lessons.
• Inspire students to achieve their academic potential.

Skills

Teaching Economics

Teaching Business Studies

Student Engagement

Leadership Skills

Education

PGCE in Education

Degree in Economics or Business

Job description

Teacher of Economics and Business Studies - Maternity Cover at Penistone Grammar School, Barnsley

Are you a confident and passionate teacher committed to ensuring all students benefit from a first-class Economics and Business Studies curriculum and understand how these subjects impact the world beyond school and their future success?

Penistone Grammar School has a maternity cover vacancy for a full-time (part-time also considered) Teacher of Economics, and possibly Business Studies. We are seeking a teacher with enthusiasm and drive to join our Business Team.

Contract: Full-time, fixed term for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave (part-time considered)

Salary Range: MPS/UPS (TLR2: £3390 per annum allowance may be available for an exceptional candidate)

Start Date: 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026

About the role:

You will be a Teacher of Economics with some Business Studies, a first-class practitioner who thrives on student engagement and has the determination to make a difference in each student's life. You will share our vision and inspire students to achieve more than they believe is possible.

There is potential for a TLR role as Second in Department for an exceptional candidate looking to develop leadership skills.

Experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Economics and Business Studies is required, with A-Level experience and 2nd in department experience being advantageous.

About our school:

Our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Determined, Be Kind, Be Proud, and Be Supportive. We are committed to excellence through a values-driven education. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results and recognized as one of the highest performing schools in the region. Our A-Level results are also impressive, with over 90% of students gaining entry to their preferred university in 2024.

We support professional development through an innovative, peer-coaching-based teacher development programme. We aim to support all staff in achieving their career aspirations and pride ourselves on high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to student success, both academically and pastorally.

If you share our vision, we invite you to join our team.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 13th May 2025 at 9:00 am. A full application form must be completed for submission.