Job Title
Teacher of Business (part-time) 0.42 FTE
Accountable To
The member of staff is ultimately responsible to the Head for the performance of their duties through the Head of Faculty
Position Type
Permanent Part Time
Closing Date
Applications should be received by midday, Monday 15 June 2026 . We reserve the right to interview before the closing date. Start date : 27 August 2026
Job Overview
As a Teacher in the Humanities Faculty the post holder has responsibility for the overall effectiveness of their performance in the team. Every teacher is a role model, setting high expectations and making the best use of resources (indoor and outdoor) to secure excellent pupil outcomes in Business. They will act as an ambassador in promoting and celebrating the work and achievements of pupils within the Humanities Faculty. Experience of teaching, or the ability to teach, the International Baccalaureate, A Level or BTEC Level 3 Business is essential .
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
- To be passionate about Business and convey that enthusiasm to the pupils.
- To contribute to ensuring that the Humanities faculty is a well-maintained and positive working environment.
- To liaise within and where required with other departments over suitable cross-curricular issues.
- To attend meetings with parents as required.
- To have a teaching contact time of up to 42% of FTE
- To attend official school functions as appropriate.
- To support the tutor system as required.
- To share in the responsibility of maintaining discipline and high standards of courtesy and appearance among the pupils, while promoting and safeguarding their welfare, safety and happiness.
- To attend INSET and staff meetings as required.
- Part time staff are expected to contribute to daytime duties and boarding duties on a pro rata basis
DETAILED ADMINISTRATION
- To participate in faculty meetings.
- To assist with the creation of the academic enrichment programme so that Business are represented in a balanced manner.
- To contribute to the development of Business Schemes of Work for all classes.
- To contribute to the setting and marking of Business assessments for internal examinations or termly assessment points.
- To assist with the scholarship assessment for both internal and external applicants, where necessary.
- To monitor Health and Safety issues in the Business areas, reporting to your Head of Faculty when any problems or concerns arise.
- To follow appropriate risk assessments in place for Business activities, as appropriate.
- To help promote the achievements of the Humanities faculty, both within and beyond the School.
- To support the annual department audit.
- To contribute to the annual report on external Business examination results for your Head of Faculty.
- To seek the permission in advance of the Head of Faculty for any expenditure and to record all expenditure.
- To teach up to BTEC Level 3 Business.
- To contribute to the setting and entries for BTEC Assessments.
- To promote participation in subject activities beyond the school.
STAFF
- To maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
- To participate in the annual appraisal.
- To produce high quality subject reports and to ensure that these reports are personalised, recognising success, focused on targets for improvement and are of a high quality.
PUPILS
- To monitor the work and achievements of pupils within Business, including the tracking of pupil progress via on-going assessment. Within this there should be a clear system to identify AGT, SEND and EAL pupils, with strategies to manage individual pupils in place.
- To review the Learning Support register regularly and make sure the needs of the pupils are met within the Business subjects.
- To ensure that the Academic scholars are stretched and that appropriate programmes of study for the gifted and talented pupils within Business are in place and being used.
- To ensure every child is provided with stretch and challenge opportunities
- To operate within the School’s behaviour management policy and to record all instances where behaviour does not meet the desired standard.
- To produce predicted grades, entry lists and other administrative items required for pupils entering public examinations.
- To provide appropriate support to all pupils who choose to use the department as a research area for their Extended Essay.
- To ensure that literacy, numeracy and ICT are addressed through the teaching of Business.
- To increase attainment and pupil engagement in Business.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL STAFF
The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, s/he must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The School operates a No Smoking and Vaping policy within its buildings and grounds.
Windermere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school will undertake online searches on shortlisted applicants and may require applicants to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.”
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
