Business Studies Teacher
Location: Canterbury, Kent
Salary: £120 - £250 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: January 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Business Studies Teacher with a passion for enterprise and entrepreneurship?
Do you have the skills to deliver engaging business education that prepares students for future success in the commercial world?
If so, then we at GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Business Studies Teacher to join a large, successful mixed comprehensive school located in Canterbury. The selected Business Studies Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons across Key Stages 4 and 5, inspiring students to develop their business acumen and commercial awareness.
The school is a thriving and inclusive 11-18 academy, recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted, which noted the school's "positive and calm learning environment" and "ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for their future." As a larger than average secondary school, it offers a wide range of opportunities for both students and staff, with excellent facilities and a strong sense of community. The successful Business Studies Teacher will join a supportive and forward-thinking department that is committed to delivering outstanding business education.
As a Business Studies Teacher, you will be expected to:
* Plan and deliver engaging and relevant Business Studies lessons to pupils across Key Stages 4 and 5.
* Inspire students to understand business concepts, entrepreneurship, and economic principles.
* Prepare students thoroughly for GCSE and A-Level/Vocational Business qualifications.
* Use real-world business examples and case studies to bring the subject to life.
* Contribute to the development of the Business Studies curriculum and departmental resources.
In order to be considered for this Business Studies Teacher role, the candidate must:
* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a relevant specialism.
* Have experience teaching Business Studies at secondary school level.
* Have a strong knowledge of the current Business Studies curriculum and assessment requirements.
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Meet GSL's safer recruitment background checks.
GSL Education offers:
* Excellent rates of pay
* Direct links to local schools
* Access to professional development and training
* Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs
Please be advised that this Business Studies Teacher role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Kent. All of our current adverts apply to real vacancies.
For more information or to be considered for this Business Studies Teacher role, please click 'apply' and submit a full (10 year), up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
If you are interested in this Business Studies Teacher position, please contact Louise at the GSL Education Kent office to find out more information with a view to registering for this role ASAP.