Teacher of Business Studies

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good honours degree in a relevant subject.
• Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable

• Ability to teach Economics.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of teaching Business Studies to at least GCSE level.
• Evidence of ability to develop positive and effective relationships with pupils, staff, parents/carers and other stakeholders.
• Clear understanding of current curriculum developments and issues.
• Evidence of the successful use of ICT within teaching and learning.

Desirable

• Experience of involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Experience of teaching A Level Economics or other relevant courses.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent teaching, pastoral and behaviour management skills, with evidence of strong pupil outcomes
• Strong classroom practitioner with high expectations that advance learning and motivate pupils
• Excellent subject knowledge and an understanding of best practice in Business Studies including effective adaptive and responsive teaching
• A clear commitment to ongoing professional development to further improve teaching and pupil outcomes
• An excellent communicator, able to work effectively with pupils, parents/carers, colleagues and external agencies
• Ability to build productive working relationships and contribute positively to team working
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and high aspirations for all pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Evidence of a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

Desirable

• Demonstrates creative thinking.
• An awareness of new technologies, their use and impact within teaching and learning.
• Willingness to contribute to enrichment and wider curriculum opportunities within Business Studies

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiasm, energy and personal dynamism.
• Approachable, friendly and patient.
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, honesty and fairness.

Desirable

• Good sense of humour.
• Demonstrates personal enthusiasm for the learning process.

What the school offers its staff

Employee Benefits

Anglian Learning offers the following benefits to staff.

• Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)
• Free membership to all Anglian Leisure Sports Centres – Bassingbourn, Bottisham, Sawston, Joyce Frankland, Linton and Netherhall
• 20% discount on Adult Education classes run by Anglian Learning schools
• Employee assistance programme via Health Assured
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounted eye care vouchers
• Annual flu jab vouchers
• Investment in personal development
• Access to a wide range of discounts on high street and online shopping via ‘Teacher Discounts’ and the ‘Blue Light’ card

Further details about the role

About The Role

Sawston Village College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, creative and inspirational Teacher of Business Studies to join our highly successful and supportive department. This is a part-time role at 0.56 FTE (56%), and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements with the successful candidate.

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about their subject and committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning which enables pupils to achieve their individual potential. The successful candidate will contribute positively to the continued development of the curriculum area and share our commitment to high standards, excellent pupil outcomes and a calm, purposeful learning environment.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development within a collaborative and forward-thinking school, where staff are valued and supported to develop their classroom practice and wider career aspirations. Applications are warmly welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers.

The Business Studies Department

Business Studies is a popular and successful option subject at Key Stage 4, with pupils responding positively to both the practical content and the real-world skills developed through the course. Pupils currently follow the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Business Studies specification and outcomes in the subject are consistently strong, with 79% of pupils achieving grades 9–4 and 37% achieving grades 9–7 in the 2024 summer examinations.

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational teacher who can engage pupils academically whilst developing their understanding of business and enterprise. The successful candidate will be the sole teacher of Business Studies at Sawston Village College and will be supported by an Assistant Principal, with opportunities to contribute to the wider enterprise and economic wellbeing programme across the College.

The department benefits from strong enrichment opportunities and established links with organisations including Newmarket Racecourse, Stansted Airport, SnoZone at Xscape and local businesses. There are also opportunities to support enterprise projects and partnerships both within and beyond the school community.

Application

If you have any inquiries regarding this opportunity or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact the HR team at hrhub2@anglianlearning.org

To apply for this vacancy please complete the application process via our website at https://sawstonvc.org/vacancies/, outlining how your skills and experience will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

*Please indicate in your application if you are able to teach any additional subjects.

If for any reason you need to apply via an alternative accessible format, please contact us by emailing hrhub2@anglianlearning.org

Closing date

Monday, 22nd June 2026 at midnight

Interview date

To be confirmed

Start date

1 September 2026, subject to pre-employment checks

* We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the publicised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment!

* Please see the attached recruitment pack for further details about this role and our employee benefits.

Commitment to safeguarding

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and those in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificate of Good Conduct and other applicable checks may be requested. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.