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Business and Economics Teacher
* Location: Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
* Start Date: September 2026
* Contract: Full-time, Permanent
* Salary: MPS / UPS (Dependent on experience)
Wayman Education is seeking a dynamic and business-minded Business and Economics Teacher to join a thriving and highly successful department at an exceptional secondary school and sixth form in Sawbridgeworth. This full-time, permanent position is scheduled to start in September 2026 and is perfectly suited for either an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT).
The school has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and offers a highly supportive environment for staff, complete with a robust continuous professional development framework. Both Business Studies and Economics are incredibly popular choices at Key Stage 4 and within the sixth form, meaning you will join a team with excellent student engagement, shared resources, and a strong track record of exam success.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across GCSE and A-Level Business Studies and Economics (experience with vocational pathways like BTEC is also advantageous).
* Foster a deep understanding of market economies, business operations, entrepreneurship, and global financial systems.
* Assess, track, and report on student progress and attainment in line with exam board specifications (such as Edexcel, AQA, or OCR).
* Utilize effective adaptive teaching strategies to stretch high-achieving sixth formers while supporting students of all learning abilities.
* Contribute to the wider department by participating in moderation, enterprise initiatives, and sixth form open evenings to promote the subjects.
Requirements
* Qualifications: Must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTLS, alongside a degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
* Experience: A proven track record of teaching Business and/or Economics within a UK secondary school or sixth form setting (including successful ITT/PGCE placements).
* Skills: Exceptional subject knowledge, confident classroom management techniques, and the ability to link theoretical business and economic concepts to real-world current events.
* A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About Wayman Education: We are a premier education recruitment agency dedicated to matching outstanding teachers with exceptional schools across the UK. We offer a transparent, highly supportive onboarding process designed to help you secure your ideal career move.
To Apply
If you are a passionate Business and Economics specialist looking to secure a permanent role for September 2026 in Sawbridgeworth, please submit your CV today through the application link.