Business Studies Teacher
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £37,870 to £56,154 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Outer London MPS/UPS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | E4 9PJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Highams Park School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CV's not accepted - Application forms Only |
Summary
Qualifications and Experience
1. Good degree in the relevant subject or subjects
2. Qualified Teacher Status + right to work in the UK
3. Experience of teaching the subject to GCSE level and the ability to teach to A level (where
relevant)
4. Experience as a tutor and/or in pastoral work
Skills and Attributes in Teaching and Learning
5. Clear understanding of what constitutes good and outstanding lessons
6. Ability to produce high quality experiences and outcomes for students
7. Ability to develop differentiated lesson plans and Schemes of Work
8. Collaborative teaching methods and ability to work with colleagues in the preparation,
assessment and monitoring of work
9. Practical understanding of National Curriculum requirements (where relevant) in terms
of content, classroom practice, differentiation, assessment and reporting to parents
10. Ability to use data effectively to evaluate student progress and achievement
11. Demonstrable experience of improving student outcomes in the last three years (except
ECTs)
Professional Skills and Attributes
12. Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative
13. Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding School roles and
responsibilities and the post holder’s position within these
14. Ability to communicate well in writing and face-to-face to all stakeholders
15. Administrative and organisational skills
16. Ability to identify own training and development needs and to take responsibility for
addressing these
Personal Qualities
17. Respect for all members of the school community
18. Responsibility and attention to detail
19. Resilience in the face of challenge
20. A strong, flexible and proactive work ethic
21. Honesty and trustworthiness
22. Sense of humour and a sense of fun
Commitment to
23. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
24. Equal opportunities for all in a comprehensive environment
25. Extra-curricular activities to enhance the student experience