Teacher Of Business Studies – Secondary School In Exeter (January Start)

Marchant Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Business Studies for a progressive secondary school in Exeter. The role covers KS4/KS5 with Edexcel/AQA and BTEC pathways, delivering practical and theory-based lessons, coursework guidance, and real-world enterprise contexts.

You will work with the Social Sciences team, lead enterprise activities, and support external visits while fulfilling pastoral duties as a Form Tutor. Start date in January on a full-time, permanent basis.

Qualifications

• QTS or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE/SCITT)
• Honors degree in Business Management, Enterprise, Finance or related field
• Proven ability to deliver strong outcomes at GCSE and KS5
• Good understanding of vocational coursework frameworks and exam board requirements
• Active DBS Check (Update Service) or willingness to apply

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging Business Studies lessons across KS4 and KS5
• Guide GCSE/A-Level and vocational coursework, financial calculations, and exam prep
• Support student enterprise projects and industry guest speaker events
• Maintain digital business labs and teaching resources
• Assess, track and report student progress across portfolios and exams
• Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor and support student wellbeing

Skills

Excellent classroom management

KS4/KS5 curriculum delivery

Assessment & progress tracking

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Business or related field

QTS / QTLS or PGCE / SCITT

Job description

A progressive secondary school in Exeter, Devon, is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Business Studies to join its Social Sciences team on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

Business Studies is an increasingly popular subject choice at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 in this school. The successful applicant will deliver engaging, real-world Business lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE / BTEC) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level / Level 3 Vocational).

Working closely with department colleagues, you will guide pupils through enterprise, marketing, financial planning, and operational management, while helping to organize external corporate visits and enterprise competitions. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach engaging practical and theoretical Business Studies lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5

• Guide GCSE, A-Level, and vocational students through coursework portfolios, financial calculations, and written exam preparation

• Support student enterprise projects, Young Enterprise initiatives, and industry guest speaker events

• Maintain digital business labs and interactive teaching resources effectively

• Assess, track, and report on student progress across internal portfolios and external examinations

• Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and personal development

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Exeter, Devon

• Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent

• Key Curriculum: Edexcel / AQA / Pearson BTEC Business

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

• Honors degree in Business Management, Enterprise, Finance, or a related field

• Proven ability (or clear potential during training) to deliver strong outcomes at GCSE and Key Stage 5

• Good understanding of vocational coursework frameworks and exam board requirements

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)