Teacher of Business Studies

JOB TITLE: Teacher of Business Studies

LOCATION: Giggleswick School

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Business and Economics

Start Date: 1 September 2025

Closing Date: 23 February 2025

Interview Date: 3 March 2025

THE DEPARTMENT

Curriculum

Giggleswick Economics and Business School currently has three teachers who deliver A levels in Edexcel Economics and Business plus the Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business, which is equivalent to two A Levels. Both Economics and Business are popular A Level subjects and attract 12+ pupils per year.

In recent years we have enjoyed some excellent results in Economics where we have achieved over 80% A*-B. Several pupils in the last two years have chosen to write about an issue in Economics or their EPQs and we have pupils who enter Academic Essay Prizes such as the IOA (Institute of Economic Affairs) and the John Locke Essay Prize. Super curricular enterprise bespoke bees and honey and is also part of the curriculum and open to all students.

We introduced the Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business six years ago and this has proven hugely successful. Last year, 10 of the 14 candidates scored D*D* - the equivalent of two A* grades at A Level. As part of the BTEC we enjoy links with local businesses.

Enrichment

• Assist in the provision of subject enrichment programmes, such as clubs, field trips, visiting speakers and off-campus visits to Higher Education institutions

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching duties

The successful candidate will be primarily required to teach BTEC Level 3 with some A Level Business Studies.

All full-time members of teaching staff teach in the region of 20 x 55 min lessons across a six day week and are expected to make a regular contribution to department clubs, clinics or workshops and the extra-curricular activities programme. A weekly emergency cover period and, where possible, a weekly departmental meeting is also timetabled.

All members of staff are expected to attend, as required, regular staff meetings, INSET, parents’ conferences and the monthly tutor meetings that are held to discuss pupil progress

The school day begins with a regular pattern of Assemblies, Chapel and Tutor/Form periods which teachers attend. Teachers are also invited to support students at major school functions such as drama productions, the Spring Concert or Sports Day

Pastoral duties

• All full-time teachers are attached to a boarding house and undertake an evening duty each week from 5.45pm to 10.30pm
• The School has a strong personal tutorial system and teachers provide additional pastoral care and academic advice and support for up to 8 tutees
• Teachers are expected to support all aspects of the boarding life of the school. This can include making a contribution to the weekend activity programme for boarders on Saturday evenings or Sundays; supervising events or activities; attending Sunday Chapel services; by organising and leading trips; or sharing a pastime

Other duties

• Teachers are assigned to a duty team which supervises school duties such as meals and weekend duties (e.g., detention) approximately every five weeks
• Once a year, teachers take part in an Exeat duty team to provide cover for the boarders who remain at School
• All teaching staff are expected to follow the Staff Code of Conduct and to follow the guidance laid out in the staff handbook

The Person

Education & qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or NQT
• Degree in Business or related subject

Knowledge & experience

• A secure knowledge of your subject
• Proven track record of successful Level 3 BTEC including working knowledge of BTEC processes including internal verification.
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of teaching Economics and or business at A Level advantageous

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop positive relationships with young people
• Have strong organisational and IT skills
• Able to engage pupils in learning through active teaching strategies
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Able to demonstrate effective planning and teaching skills
• Able to present confidently to a large group of students

Personal qualities

• Commitment to and flexible with the demands of the role
• Demonstrates fairness and consistency in all dealings with pupils
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Able to demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour we expect from our pupils
• Reliability and integrity
• Willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school
• A commitment to personal professional development and taking responsibility for it
• A positive motivation to work with children and young people
• Emotional resilience

Safeguarding

• Evidence of a commitment to promoting the health, welfare and safeguarding of children

Terms of Appointment

We offer a competitive and desirable package that includes:

• An attractive salary, dependent upon the skills and experience of the candidate
• Eligibility to join the APTIS pension scheme (Aviva Pension Trust for Independent Schools)
• Assistance with accommodation may be available
• High quality working environment
• Where relevant, a generous fee remission to Senior & Giggleswick Prep School aged children of the successful candidate (excludes Pre-school)
• Lunches provided free of charge during term time
• Free access to on-site facilities, including gym, sports courts and swimming pool

Equal Opportunities Employer

Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact HR at hr@giggleswick.org.uk.

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times.

If in the course of carrying out your duties you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, you must report any concerns to the school’s designated safeguarding lead, or to the Headmaster.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.