Job Description

Role: Business Studies Teacher
Location: Croydon
Start Date: ASAP/January 2025
End Date: Negotiable
Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Contract Type: Long-Term/Short-Term/Supply
Pay Scale: £150 - £260 per day depending on experience & Contract Type

Are you a dedicated and accomplished Business Studies Teacher with a passion for shaping the business leaders of tomorrow?
If so, we invite you to explore a fantastic opportunity with GSL Education. We are currently searching for a talented Business Studies Teacher to join our client school in Croydon.

This institution is deeply committed to empowering students with essential business knowledge and skills, preparing them for success in the ever-evolving world of business. Known for their relentless pursuit of academic excellence, they take immense pride in providing a supportive and enriching learning environment where students can thrive in the field of business studies.

As a Business Studies teacher, your responsibilities typically include more than just marking and planning, although those are important aspects of the role. Here are some key responsibilities you would typically have:

• Curriculum Development: Develop and deliver a comprehensive and engaging business studies curriculum that covers essential topics.

• Effective Classroom Instruction: Provide clear and effective instruction, utilizing innovative teaching methods, technology, and real-world examples to make complex business concepts accessible and relatable to students.

• Student Assessment: Assess student progress through a variety of evaluation methods, including quizzes, tests, projects, presentations, and case studies, and provide constructive feedback to promote academic growth.

• Mentorship and Guidance: Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in students, guiding them towards their academic and personal development, and preparing them for future leadership roles in the business world.

• Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive and organized classroom environment that encourages active participation, teamwork, and a strong passion for business studies among students.

• Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest developments in the field of business, economics, and education, bringing current industry insights into the classroom and participating in continuous professional development to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.

The successful candidate for Business Studies Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (ideally PGCE, GTP, BEd, Cert Ed, BA with QTS) in Business Studies.

• Prior experience teaching Business Studies to secondary school students.

• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and assessment methods.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• DBS on Updated Service.

GSL Education offers:

1. Diverse Opportunities: GSL Education provides access to a variety of roles in different types of educational settings, from mainstream schools to special education and alternative provisions.

1. Support and Guidance: We will support you throughout the recruitment process, helping you refine your CV, preparing for interviews, and compliance procedures.

1. Flexibility: Many positions offered through GSL Education can be flexible, including part-time, full-time, and temporary roles, which can suit various personal circumstances.

1. Commitment to Quality and safeguarding: As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Croydon.

1. Professional Development: GSL Education may provide access to training and development opportunities, helping you to enhance your skills and advance your career in education.

1. Dedicated Consultant: GSL Education provides a dedicated consultant who will support you in sourcing your desirable role with the best pay rate.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in the Business Studies Teacher role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.