A forward-thinking 11–18 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 school’s 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 We’re 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.

What’s 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.