Teacher of Business Studies – Secondary School – Telford

A forward-thinking 1118 secondary school in Telford is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Teacher of Business Studies to join its expanding Social Sciences and Enterprise faculty. The school serves a diverse and aspirational community and has developed a strong reputation for improving outcomes vocational engagement and Sixth Form progression.

Business Studies is one of the schools fastest-growing subjects at KS4 and KS5 with increasing GCSE uptake and a thriving Sixth Form cohort. Students respond well to applied real-world learning and many progress into apprenticeships business-related degrees and local employment pathways.

The Role

You will teach Business Studies across KS4 and KS5 delivering both academic and applied qualifications. The curriculum blends core business theory with practical case studies enterprise challenges and current market analysis.

Your responsibilities will include:

Teaching GCSE and A-Level (or vocational equivalent) Business
Contributing to curriculum refinement and assessment planning
Preparing students for examinations and coursework moderation
Supporting enterprise events and career-linked activities
Tracking student progress and implementing targeted interventions

The school encourages teachers to bring real-world examples into the classroom linking theory to contemporary business trends.

The Department

Business Studies sits within a wider Social Sciences and Enterprise faculty alongside Economics and Psychology. The team is collaborative and resourceful sharing teaching materials and assessment frameworks to ensure consistency and clarity.

Facilities include:

Dedicated Business and Sixth Form classrooms
Access to up-to-date case study materials and digital platforms
Links with local employers and enterprise networks
Structured revision and intervention programmes

Students regularly participate in enterprise competitions and business simulation activities strengthening engagement and real-world understanding.

The School

This Telford secondary has undergone steady improvement with leadership focused on raising expectations and supporting staff development. Behaviour systems are clear and well-embedded creating calm focused classrooms.

The site includes a modernised Sixth Form centre a central library and improved IT provision. Staff describe the working culture as professional collaborative and increasingly ambitious.

Professional development is prioritised with clear pathways for subject leadership and curriculum responsibility.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS (or equivalent) in Business Economics or a related subject
Have experience teaching KS4 Business with KS5 desirable
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and applied understanding
Deliver structured engaging lessons that link theory to practice
Be committed to raising standards and supporting student ambition

This role would suit a teacher looking to contribute to a growing and increasingly successful department.

Whats On Offer

Competitive salary reflective of experience
Supportive Social Sciences faculty
Clear behaviour systems and structured intervention support
Opportunities for leadership development
A Telford school with rising academic ambition

This is a strong opportunity for a Business Studies specialist eager to teach in a school where enterprise aspiration and progression are central to the student experience.