Teacher of Economics & Business Studies

Hays; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Barnsley is seeking a passionate Teacher of Economics and Business Studies for maternity cover. The role requires a confident educator committed to student success, with experience in both GCSE and A-Level teaching. The successful candidate may also take on a leadership role within the department. Join a supportive team dedicated to excellence in education.

Benefits

Professional Development

Supportive Peer-Coaching Model

Qualifications

• Experience teaching both GCSE and A-Level.
• Potential TLR role as Second in Department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a first-class Economics and Business Studies curriculum.
• Inspire students to achieve their potential.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Education

A-Level Teaching Experience

GCSE Teaching Experience

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, possibly including Business Studies. We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven teacher 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 is committed to student learning, capable of making a difference in each student's life, and able to inspire students to achieve more than they believe possible.

For an exceptional candidate, there is a potential TLR role as Second in Department, ideal for those looking to develop leadership skills.

Economics and Business Studies are highly popular at KS4 and KS5. The successful candidate will have experience teaching both GCSE and A-Level, with A-Level experience and 2nd in department experience being particularly 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 aim for excellence through a values-driven education. We are an oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results and are among the top-performing schools regionally.

Our A-Level results are also impressive, with the school ranked in the top 10% nationally for the last three years, and over 90% of students securing entry to their preferred university in 2024.

We are committed to staff professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model, empowering teachers to pursue their development goals.

We support staff at all career stages and aspirations, fostering high standards of teaching and learning and a focus on 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 9.00am. A full application form must be completed for submission.