Teacher/Subject Leader Business Studies

Teacher of Business Studies / Subject Leader of Business Studies – Basingstoke

Full-Time | Permanent | November 2026 or January 2027 Start
Salary: MPR/UPR | TLR available for Subject Leader appointment

Bring Business to Life

Are you an ambitious Business Studies teacher who can connect classroom learning with the fast-changing world of enterprise, finance and entrepreneurship?

Teaching Personnel is supporting a highly regarded and growing secondary school in Basingstoke with the appointment of a Teacher of Business Studies or Subject Leader of Business Studies.

Business Studies is one of the school’s most popular subjects, making this an exciting opportunity to join a thriving department and inspire students through relevant, purposeful and academically challenging learning.

The classroom-teacher position is suitable for ECTs, while the Subject Leader opportunity would suit an experienced practitioner ready to lead the subject or take their next step in middle leadership.

About the School

This oversubscribed secondary school is rooted in high expectations, strong relationships and a commitment to developing the whole child. Its 2026 Ofsted inspection found that the school was meeting the expected standard across every inspected area.

Staff work within calm, safe and high-quality learning environments. Wellbeing is a genuine priority, and dedicated co-planning time allows colleagues to share effective practice while helping to reduce workload.

As part of a wider multi-academy trust, teachers benefit from subject-specific CPD, collaborative trust-wide training and strong opportunities for career progression.

The Role

Depending on the level of appointment, you will:

• Deliver engaging Business Studies lessons
• Make business concepts relevant through contemporary examples
• Plan, assess and monitor student progress
• Maintain high expectations for learning and achievement
• Develop students’ commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental improvement
• Work collaboratively through shared planning and reflective practice
• Support enrichment and opportunities beyond the classroom

The ability to teach IT, Computer Science or Economics at KS3 would be advantageous but is not essential.

Subject Leader Responsibilities

The Subject Leader will also:

• Provide clear direction for Business Studies
• Lead curriculum development and quality assurance
• Support and develop colleagues
• Monitor progress and intervention
• Promote consistently strong teaching and outcomes
• Raise the subject’s profile across the school

The Ideal Candidate

You will:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Have strong Business Studies subject knowledge
• Deliver purposeful and engaging lessons
• Be ambitious for every student
• Use assessment effectively to improve outcomes
• Be reflective, innovative and willing to try new approaches
• Work positively within a collaborative team
• Be committed to safeguarding and professional development

Apply Today

Whether you are an ECT beginning your career, an experienced Business Studies teacher seeking a new challenge, or an aspiring subject leader ready to shape a successful department, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV to discuss this Business Studies opportunity in Basingstoke.

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