Job Title: Teacher of Business and Economics
Area: Islington, North London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS (TLR availability)
Working hours: 08:40 - 16:00
Brief description:
An exciting opportunity for a motivated Business and Economics specialist to join a thriving secondary setting known for high standards, strong behaviour, and excellent academic outcomes for learners across all stages.
About the school:
A well‑established secondary school with a long history of academic excellence, enrolling over 1,100 students aged 11-18. The school is recognised for its Outstanding performance across quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership and sixth form provision. It offers a supportive environment with a strong ethos focused on ambition, resilience and holistic development.
About the role:
You will teach Business and Economics across KS4 and KS5, delivering engaging lessons that support high achievement. The role includes planning, assessment, contributing to departmental development and promoting enrichment opportunities within the subject.
We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:
Deliver well‑structured, inspiring lessons that support strong progress
Assess student work accurately and provide effective feedback
Contribute to curriculum planning and ongoing department improvement
Uphold high expectations for behaviour, conduct and safeguarding
Support wider school initiatives and enrichment where appropriateRequirements - The ideal candidate would have:
QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Strong subject knowledge in Business and Economics
Experience teaching KS4 and/or KS5
Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills
Commitment to professional growth and student successOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people