Teacher of Business – Stowmarket, Suffolk

A well-regarded 1118 secondary school in Stowmarket is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Teacher of Business to join its expanding curriculum team. The school has strong links with local employers across Mid Suffolk and has made enterprise education a central part of its Sixth Form offer.

Business is a popular and growing subject with strong GCSE uptake and an increasingly ambitious post-16 cohort. Students respond well to practical real-world learning and benefit from a curriculum that connects academic theory with modern business practice.

The Role

You will teach Business Studies across KS4 and KS5 with the opportunity to contribute to enterprise and employability initiatives across the school. Lessons are structured and knowledge-rich with a clear focus on developing analytical thinking financial literacy and commercial awareness.

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering GCSE and A-Level Business
Embedding contemporary case studies and local enterprise examples
Supporting students with coursework and exam preparation
Contributing to enrichment activities such as enterprise days and careers events
Working collaboratively within the Social Sciences faculty

There is potential to shape the future direction of enterprise provision as the school continues to develop its post-16 pathways.

The Department

Business sits within a well-organised Humanities and Social Sciences faculty. Schemes of work are clearly mapped and shared planning ensures consistency across year groups.

The department benefits from:

Structured assessment and moderation systems
Strong links to local businesses and apprenticeship providers
A supportive Head of Faculty
Growing Sixth Form recruitment

Teachers are encouraged to bring practical examples into lessons and enrichment is valued as part of subject identity.

The School

This Stowmarket secondary school is known locally for its steady improvement journey and strong pastoral care. Behaviour systems are embedded and classrooms are calm and focused.

Leadership is approachable and places emphasis on professional development with regular CPD sessions and subject-based collaboration. Staff describe the culture as purposeful supportive and forward-looking.

Facilities include:

Modern teaching spaces with interactive technology
A developing Sixth Form centre
Structured careers education provision

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS and a relevant Business or Economics qualification
Be confident teaching through to A-Level
Demonstrate strong classroom management
Show enthusiasm for enterprise and employability education
Work collaboratively within a faculty structure

Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and ambitious ECTs with strong subject knowledge.

Whats On Offer

A growing Business & Enterprise provision
Supportive leadership and structured CPD
Clear behaviour systems
Opportunities to shape curriculum development
A respected and community-focused Suffolk secondary school

This is an excellent opportunity for a Business specialist seeking to contribute to an ambitious and developing school in Stowmarket.