Teacher of Business Studies – Bradford

A well-established 1118 secondary school in Bradford is seeking a committed and forward-thinking Teacher of Business Studies to join its thriving Social Sciences faculty. The school has built a strong local reputation for academic improvement structured leadership and clear behaviour systems with Business Studies emerging as one of its most popular GCSE and Sixth Form options.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a department that combines academic rigour with real-world relevance preparing students not just for examinations but for further study apprenticeships and employment pathways.

The Role

You will teach Business Studies across KS4 and KS5 delivering well-sequenced lessons that build knowledge of enterprise finance marketing and operations. Uptake at GCSE is strong and the Sixth Form cohort continues to grow each year reflecting the subjects reputation within the school.

The successful candidate will:

Deliver engaging GCSE and A-Level Business lessons
Support students with exam technique and coursework where applicable
Embed real-world case studies to deepen understanding
Contribute to curriculum planning and assessment design
Support enterprise enrichment opportunities and business-related trips

There is scope for additional responsibility for the right candidate as the subject continues to expand.

The Department

The Business department sits within a collaborative Social Sciences faculty that includes Economics and Psychology. Schemes of work are well-resourced and structured allowing teachers to focus on high-quality delivery while maintaining autonomy in lesson design.

Students are encouraged to apply theoretical knowledge to real business contexts and enrichment opportunities include enterprise competitions guest speakers and links with local employers across West Yorkshire.

Department strengths include:

Strong GCSE outcomes with improving A-Level performance
Clear assessment frameworks and shared planning
A supportive and communicative leadership team
Growing Sixth Form numbers

The School

This Bradford secondary school serves a diverse and ambitious community. Behaviour systems are consistent and well embedded creating calm and purposeful classrooms. Leadership is visible and supportive with a clear focus on professional development and workload management.

The school benefits from:

Modern classroom technology
A structured CPD programme
Strong pastoral systems
A committed and stable staff body

Staff retention is strong and colleagues describe the culture as collaborative and improvement-focused.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS and a relevant degree in Business Economics or related field
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge at GCSE and ideally A-Level
Deliver structured engaging lessons
Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
Contribute positively to departmental development

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and ambitious early career teachers with strong subject expertise.

Whats On Offer

A stable and improving Bradford secondary school environment
A growing and respected Business Studies department
Clear behaviour systems and supportive leadership
Opportunities for career progression
A collaborative and professional staff culture

This is an excellent opportunity for a Business specialist who wants to make a meaningful impact in a school that values enterprise ambition and academic success.