Teacher of Economics & Business Studies

SALARY: INNER LONDON CONTRACT: Permanent START DATE: September 2026 Closing Date: 17th July 2026 Purpose of the role: Economics and Business Studies is a very successful department which has seen a rapid growth in the numbers of pupils choosing it at GCSE & A Level. We seek to appoint a teacher of Economics and Business Studies who will ensure continued success for our students across KS4 and KS5. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure the highest standards of academic progress of all the students who study Economics and Business Studies, continually driving and improving student achievement. The teacher will: Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards During the course of the academic year, it is expected that you will take on the following duties and responsibilities: Planning Teaching & Classroom Management Agreed Whole School Procedures Main activities and responsibilities: Planning As a class teacher, you will be expected to plan your teaching with regard to the school’s policies and programmes of study. You will be expected to achieve progression in student’s learning by: Identifying clear learning and teaching objectives and content and specifying how these will be taught. Setting tasks for class, group and individual work, which challenge students and ensure high levels of student interest. This includes teaching through “challenges” where children’s learning is not capped and they have greater ownership of the work they undertake. Planning, setting and responding to homework, in line with the agreed policy for each year group. Setting high expectations for students’ learning, motivation and presentation of work. Setting clear targets for students’ learning, building on prior attainment and ensuring that students understand what is required of them for any given task. Identifying students with Special Educational Needs and knowing where to seek advice to give positive and targeted support. Planning, in the short, medium- and longer-term, lessons which provide pace, motivation and challenge for students. Using assessment of students’ attainment to plan future lessons. Planning for students’ personal, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Teaching and Classroom Management As a class teacher, you will be expected to: Ensure that teaching and learning objectives are met through effective teaching, high expectations, sound learning and discipline and a purposeful working atmosphere in the classroom. Establish and maintain good discipline, by following the school policy for behaviour management. Establish a safe learning environment in which students feel safe, secure and confident. Use a variety of teaching methods which will foster and stimulate enthusiasm for learning, and maintain motivation. Differentiate ap