Position: Business Teacher
Location: Walsall
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS4–KS5

Business Teacher Role in a High-Performing Secondary School

A high-performing Secondary School in Walsall is seeking to appoint an ambitious and knowledgeable Business Teacher to join its successful Business and Economics department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a school that is recognised for its strong academic outcomes, inclusive ethos, and commitment to preparing students for success beyond the classroom.

The school has a thriving sixth form and encourages students to develop entrepreneurial thinking, financial awareness, and leadership skills through a curriculum that connects classroom learning with the modern business world. Staff enjoy working within a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged and professional development is a genuine priority.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Business across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and academically rigorous lessons that develop students' commercial awareness, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.

Students explore a broad curriculum including marketing, finance, operations, human resources, business strategy, and entrepreneurship. You will prepare learners for GCSE and A-Level examinations while encouraging them to apply business theory to real-world scenarios and contemporary economic issues.

You will also contribute to the wider life of the department through enterprise initiatives, careers education, employer engagement, and enrichment activities that inspire students to pursue further study and careers in business.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Business across KS4 and KS5

• Deliver engaging, challenging, and well-structured lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

• Develop students' analytical, evaluative, and commercial awareness

• Assess progress and provide high-quality feedback

• Support curriculum planning and departmental development

• Contribute to enterprise projects, careers events, and enrichment activities

• Foster an inclusive classroom environment where all students can succeed

The School Environment

This High-Performing Secondary School has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence, excellent pastoral care, and a culture of high aspirations. Students are motivated, respectful, and encouraged to become confident, independent learners who make a positive contribution to the wider community.

The Business department is a popular and growing area of the school, supported by experienced colleagues, excellent teaching resources, and a collaborative approach to curriculum development. Staff benefit from outstanding professional development opportunities, supportive leadership, and clear pathways for career progression.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Business at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS4 and KS5 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in Business Studies

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Business

• Ability to contribute to enterprise and careers programmes

• Experience supporting sixth form students

• A proven track record of securing strong student outcomes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Business Teacher role at a High-Performing Secondary School in Walsall, please submit your CV as soon as possible.