Job Type: Full time
Job Location: Braintree
School Setting: Secondary School
Contract Type: Permanent
REF: SSD/191673
Rate: £33,075 - £50,471 per annum
Hours: 8:30–15:30
Start Date: September 2025
We are seeking a passionate and motivated ECT Business & Economics Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Braintree. This full-time, permanent role provides an exciting opportunity for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) to develop their skills within a supportive and high-achieving environment.
As an ECT Business & Economics Teacher, you will deliver engaging and relevant lessons, helping students develop a strong understanding of business principles, economic theories, and real-world applications. You will receive mentorship and professional development opportunities, ensuring a strong foundation for your teaching career.
This role is ideal for a newly qualified or early career teacher looking to establish themselves in Business and Economics education, with access to comprehensive induction support and ongoing training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging and interactive Business & Economics lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
- Teach business strategy, financial literacy, economic concepts, and entrepreneurship.
- Inspire students to think critically about business and economic issues and their real-world applications.
- Support students in preparing for GCSE and A-Level Business & Economics examinations.
- Use innovative teaching strategies to make complex economic concepts accessible and engaging.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the Business & Economics curriculum.
- Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and tailored support.
- Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure the welfare of all students.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or ECT status.
- A strong knowledge of the Business & Economics curriculum, including GCSE and A-Level standards.
- Experience in a secondary school setting is desirable but not essential.
- A passion for teaching business concepts and fostering entrepreneurial thinking.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About School Staff Direct
School Staff Direct is a specialist education recruitment agency dedicated to placing outstanding professionals in roles that shape the future of education. We work closely with secondary schools to ensure students receive high-quality teaching and learning experiences in an inclusive and supportive environment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo comprehensive vetting checks in line with our Safeguarding, Recruitment, and Vetting Policy.
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