Business and Economics Teacher
1. Teaching Responsibilities:
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Deliver engaging lessons in GCSE Business Studies (KS4) and A-Level Business and/or Economics (KS5).
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Plan, prepare, and assess lessons according to the curriculum (e.g. Edexcel, AQA, OCR).
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Use varied teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
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Incorporate real-world examples to enhance students’ understanding of business and economic concepts.
2. Curriculum Development:
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Develop and update schemes of work.
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Integrate current events, case studies, and topical business/economic issues into lessons.
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Prepare students for external exams, including setting and marking mock papers.
3. Assessment & Reporting:
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Track and monitor student progress through formative and summative assessment.
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Provide feedback and set targets for improvement.
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Write reports and attend parent evenings to discuss student performance.
4. Pastoral and Mentoring Duties:
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Act as a form tutor (if required), supporting the social and emotional well-being of students.
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Provide career guidance related to business, finance, economics, and entrepreneurship.
5. Wider School Contribution:
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Organise enrichment opportunities such as enterprise challenges, Young Enterprise, or business trips.
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Contribute to whole-school initiatives such as financial literacy, work experience, and employability skills.
6. Professional Development:
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Stay current with changes in exam specifications and developments in business and economic education.
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Attend relevant CPD (Continuing Professional Development) sessions.