Business Studies and Economics Teacher

We are looking for an exceptional Business Studies and Economics Teacher to join our team of exceptional educators. Could that be you?

At Lucton School we believe in empowering our students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in an ever-evolving global economy. As our Business Studies and Economics Teacher, you will play a crucial role in inspiring and guiding our students towards a deeper understanding of business principles, economic theories and real-world applications.

About Lucton School

Lucton School is a friendly, co-educational day and boarding school with an outstanding reputation for first-class education and care for children between the ages of 6 months to 18 years old.

Excellent teaching and pastoral care in our nurturing and encouraging environment allow our pupils and staff to flourish. Our students thrive in an exceptionally positive learning environment and benefit from an abundance of opportunities to encourage their love of learning. Our class sizes are small facilitating a more manageable teaching workload, and the behaviour and enthusiasm of our students make every lesson a pleasure.

About the Role and You

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30pm including three Saturdays and Prep evening duties a term, as well as parents’ evenings and curriculum events

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Start date: September 2024

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Teaching Economics to Year 10 to Year 13 and introducing Business Studies to the corresponding year groups.
• Foster a learning environment where every pupil feels valued and nurtured.
• Bridging the gap between theory and practice by integrating hands-on learning experiences, case studies and industry partnerships, preparing students for success in both academia and the workforce.
• Encourage creativity and entrepreneurship, empowering students to explore new ideas, take calculated risks and develop innovative solutions to societal and economic problems.

About You

We are seeking a visionary and dedicated Business Studies and Economics Teacher who:

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or a related field.
• Has QTS (essential).
• Has at least 1 year’s experience teaching.
• Has experience designing and implementing inspirational and engaging schemes of work.
• Is flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic.
• Has a passion for fostering creativity.

Why Choose Us? 

At Lucton School, we are dedicated to creating an environment where both students and staff flourish. In addition to being part of an exceptional team, here is what you can expect: 

• Competitive salary  
• Bursaries for your dependent children at any Alpha School.
• Bonus for our ‘Refer a Friend Scheme.’
• Wellness programme 
• Access to life assurance 
• On-site parking  
• Lunch provided 
• Exceptional grounds and facilities 

Join us on this journey of discovery, where lessons become adventures and every day is an opportunity to inspire!

We look forward to welcoming you to Lucton School. 

Lucton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, with costs covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.