Teacher of Business & Economics
Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
Location: Cardiff & surrounding areas
Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
Salary: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Essential: UK QTS (or equivalent), Enhanced DBS & EWC registration (or willing to apply)
Are you a passionate Business & Economics Teacher who enjoys inspiring young people to understand the world of business, finance, and the economy?
Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with supportive and forward-thinking secondary schools to recruit enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teachers of Business & Economics. This is an exciting opportunity to help students develop commercial awareness, financial literacy, and analytical thinking while preparing them for further education and future careers.
As a Teacher of Business & Economics, you will:
Plan and deliver engaging Business Studies and Economics lessons in line with the national curriculum
Teach Business and/or Economics across KS3, KS4 and KS5 (where applicable)
Inspire students to develop entrepreneurial thinking, financial understanding, and problem-solving skills
Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
Assess, monitor, and report on student progress effectively
Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community
Take part in ongoing professional development opportunities
We are looking for someone who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Has experience teaching Business Studies and/or Economics in a secondary school setting
Has excellent subject knowledge and a passion for developing students' understanding of business and economic concepts
Can motivate and engage learners of all abilities
Has strong classroom management and communication skills
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Is willing to undertake further professional development where required
All applications will be managed by Elementa as the recruitment partner for our partner schools.
Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of its recruitment processes. All successful applicants will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment screening process to assess suitability.
Appointment is subject to:
Successful interview
Satisfactory references
Safeguarding & Prevent training
EWC registration in the appropriate categories
DBS Enhanced Disclosure (chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off; paid one week in lieu
PAYE contract – providing employment rights and protections
Training & Support – access to free or discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
Welfare support – regular contact from a dedicated candidate manager
Fair pay policy – teachers paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing
Additional services – access to trusted partners offering tax, legal, and accountancy support
This role is not suitable for applicants who are:
Not currently based in the UK
Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
Without UK secondary school teaching experience
If you have the relevant skills and experience, apply now with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will receive a prompt response.
