ECT Teacher of Business – Birmingham

A large and forward-thinking 1118 secondary school in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of Business to join its expanding Social Sciences faculty. The school has strengthened its vocational and academic pathways in recent years with Business Studies now one of the most popular GCSE options and a steadily growing Sixth Form cohort.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT to develop within a subject that is central to the schools careers and enterprise strategy.

The Opportunity

You will teach Business across KS4 with the opportunity to contribute to KS5 teaching as your confidence grows. The department follows a clearly sequenced curriculum that builds strong foundational knowledge in finance marketing operations and human resources.

As part of your ECT induction you will receive:

A reduced timetable
A dedicated Business mentor within the Social Sciences faculty
Weekly instructional coaching
Structured observation cycles
Access to subject-specific and whole-school CPD

The school has a strong track record of supporting ECTs and embedding them successfully within departments.

The Business Department

Business sits within a well-organised Social Sciences faculty alongside Economics and Psychology. Shared schemes of work and centralised resources provide structure and clarity allowing new teachers to focus on refining delivery and classroom practice.

Department features include:

Strong GCSE uptake
Growing Sixth Form numbers
Enterprise-focused enrichment days
Links with local employers and apprenticeship providers
Clear internal assessment and moderation processes

Students respond positively to real-world case studies and practical application of theory.

The School Environment

This Birmingham secondary school serves a diverse and ambitious community. Behaviour systems are clear and consistently applied ensuring calm learning environments.

Leadership is supportive and visible with a structured professional development framework. Staff wellbeing is prioritised and ECTs are supported through a comprehensive induction programme.

Facilities include:

Modern teaching classrooms
Dedicated Sixth Form spaces
Structured pastoral support systems
A well-established careers and enterprise provision

Staff describe the culture as supportive professional and improvement-focused.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Be on track to achieve (or have recently achieved) QTS
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Business
Show enthusiasm for enterprise and employability education
Be reflective and responsive to feedback
Maintain high expectations for behaviour and progress

This role is ideal for an ECT looking to begin their career within a growing and well-supported department.

Whats On Offer

Comprehensive ECT induction support
A structured and collaborative Business department
Clear behaviour systems
Professional development and career progression opportunities
A respected Birmingham secondary school environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Business ECT to grow in confidence and expertise within a stable and ambitious school.