Teacher of Business & Economics – Prestigious School in Cornwall (January Start)

A prestigious coastal secondary school in Cornwall is seeking a versatile and passionate Business & Economics Teacher to join its successful Social Sciences department for a January start.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a thriving educational setting known for academic excellence, small class sizes, strong pastoral care, and a supportive staff culture.

Job Overview

With a rapidly growing Sixth Form, this school seeks a skilled practitioner to teach Business Studies and Economics across Key Stage 4 (GCSE/BTEC) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level). The successful candidate will play a central role in connecting economic theory and corporate strategy to real-world global markets.

Working closely with the Social Sciences faculty, you will design and deliver a dynamic curriculum covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, marketing, financial management, and enterprise. This is a full-time, permanent role suited to an innovative, highly organized, and proactive educator.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality GCSE and A-Level Business Studies and Economics lessons

• Plan, resource, and execute lessons that foster analytical thinking, financial literacy, and market evaluation

• Assess, track, and report on pupil progress, preparing Sixth Form students for high-level examination success and university entry

• Lead extra-curricular enrichment initiatives, such as Young Enterprise teams, Student Investor challenges, and economics debate clubs

• Maintain high standards of classroom engagement and promote an ambitious, commercially aware learning environment

• Serve as a Form Tutor, contributing to pupil wellbeing and holistic development across the school community

• Collaborate with departmental colleagues to update schemes of work and exam preparation resources

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Business & Economics department

The School

This successful school in Cornwall is celebrated for its impressive academic progress, holistic values, and stunning coastal surroundings. Educators benefit from supportive leadership, state-of-the-art learning spaces, and a united staff culture where ongoing professional development is actively championed.

The Social Sciences department is well-resourced, ambitious, and highly collaborative, maintaining a clear focus on delivering real-world learning that inspires pupils to understand global commerce and economic policy.

What’s on Offer

• Empowering, high-achieving coastal school environment

• Competitive salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS (with potential relocation support where applicable)

• Permanent, full-time contract starting January

• Excellent learning facilities and strong co-curricular links

• Idyllic Cornwall location offering an outstanding work-life balance near the coast

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will feature:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

• A strong honors degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a closely related discipline

• Proven track record (or clear potential during training) of delivering strong GCSE and A-Level outcomes in Business and/or Economics

• Superb subject knowledge and the ability to stretch academically ambitious Sixth Form pupils

• Strong organizational, communication, and technological skills to deliver modern, data-driven lessons

• An enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and adaptable approach to teaching

Application

To be considered for this Teacher of Business & Economics post in Cornwall, please submit your CV as soon as possible for a January start.