To deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in Business Studies across Levels 1–3, supporting students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for further education or employment. The role includes planning engaging lessons, tracking student progress, and contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment during a fixed-term maternity cover period.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
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Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in Business Studies (Levels 1–3), aligned with awarding body specifications (e.g. BTEC or similar).
- Teach a range of topics such as:
- Enterprise and entrepreneurship
- Use a variety of teaching methods to support diverse learners and promote active participation.
- Embed English, maths, digital skills, and employability skills into teaching delivery.
About Gateshead College
At Gateshead College we’re famous for education with Employment Edge, industry inspired education that combines high quality learning with real world skills.
For teachers this means giving your students the knowledge and skills to be successful in work and life and supporting them to be the best they can be. This is what makes our college such an exciting place to teach. You’ll get to bring your industry expertise into the classroom and will work hand in hand with businesses to create experiences your students will never forget.
In return we can offer a values-driven organisation and the chance to work with brilliant people who put students first. You’ll be listened to and will have opportunities to make an impact. We prioritise health and wellbeing and your work life balance will be respected. Our inclusive culture means you’re valued for being yourself and diversity is celebrated, and our commitment to being a sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way to make our community better for everyone.
We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development which includes access to our Teacher Academy where you’ll be assigned a personal coach to help develop your practice.
At Gateshead College we all have the opportunity to help our learners succeed and it’s this clear purpose and shared effort that makes us such a great place to work; we hope you think about joining us.
Don’t have a teaching qualification?
Don’t worry. If you can bring extensive industry experience and a passion for sharing your knowledge we’d love to hear from you.
Our Benefits:
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Generous holiday allowance 50 days plus Bank Holidays. (pro rata to hours worked)
- Mental health and wellbeing support, with 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and counselling services.
- Career average pension with the Teachers Pension Scheme
- Travel support including subsidised on site parking, discounted public transport scheme and cycle to work scheme.
- Retail and travel discounts.
