BUSINESS STUDIES TEACHER/TUTOR (PART-TIME)
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Support, nurture, inspire, empower
On Track Advance
On Track Advance delivers a post-16 programme designed to provide a dynamic and supportive learning environment where students can excel academically, grow personally, and prepare for their future lives. We foster skills such as critical thinking, creativity, resilience, and teamwork. Our supportive pastoral care ethos ensures that every student feels valued, respected, and equipped to face challenges with confidence. Students study a bespoke programme which is designed to meet their individual needs.
The Role
You will play a key role in delivering engaging and meaningful Business Studies education, helping students to develop their business knowledge, employability skills and confidence while achieving positive outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Teaching Business Studies to post-16 students, ensuring they develop business knowledge, employability skills and confidence while making good progress towards recognised qualifications.
- Planning and delivering a sequenced Business Studies curriculum that prepares students for Level 2 and above qualifications and supports agreed learning outcomes.
- Monitoring student progress and adapting teaching to meet individual needs, including timely intervention where required.
- Creating a positive, supportive learning environment that encourages participation, collaboration and independent thinking.
- Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and wider staff to support students' academic and personal development.
- Supporting the Thrive Practitioners in 1:1 and group sessions.
- Maintaining a strong understanding of safeguarding and always prioritising the welfare of students.
About You
You will be an enthusiastic and committed teacher or tutor who is passionate about making a difference to young people. Ideally, you will:
- Hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent preferred), or a relevant business or vocational qualification with appropriate teaching or training experience.
- Be able to teach Business Studies to Level 2 and above.
- Have experience teaching Business Studies to secondary-aged or post-16 students.
- Be confident in planning and delivering lessons using a range of teaching approaches.
- Have an understanding, or interest in, working with students with SEN or additional needs.
- Be calm, patient and resilient, with a positive approach to behaviour and engagement.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
- Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting every young person to reach their potential.
For further details on this role, please visit: https://www.ontrackeducation.com/work-with-us/
About On Track Education
On Track Education provides specialist education for young people with diverse and complex needs. Established in 2004 by a dedicated team of Special Educational Needs (SEN) teachers, we now operate nine independent schools across England. At the heart of our philosophy is a commitment to providing a nurturing, personalised, and needs-led educational experience, aiming to restore young people’s self-confidence and self-motivation through flexible programmes that combine academic, vocational, and outdoor learning opportunities.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a nationwide group of schools led by innovative, supportive professionals
- Work in a setting that combines a holistic approach to learning with a strong focus on emotional and social development
- Help make a lasting difference to the lives of young people who may have been educationally overlooked in traditional settings
- Join a welcoming, committed and supportive team
Salary & benefits
FTE salary: £27,510 - £34,200 per annum. Pro rata for 2 days a week, and dependent on qualifications and experience.
Company benefits include:
- Workplace pension
- Online GP access
- Retailer discounts
- Wellbeing programmes
- Free eye tests and flu jabs
Visit our staff benefits page for a full breakdown of company benefits.
Working hours
Part-time: 2 days per week, chosen by the candidate.
Working hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Thursday. School is closed on Fridays.
Closing date:
Completed application forms must be submitted by 5pm on Thursday 9th July. Please note that applications will be viewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the role early.
Safeguarding and equality statement
On Track Education Services is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and all staff are required to remain vigilant and responsive to any child protection concerns.
As part of our safer recruitment process, robust pre-employment checks will be carried out before any appointment is confirmed. This includes a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, as amended by the Exceptions Orders 1975, 2013 and 2020, therefore, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and do not need to be disclosed. If disclosed in error, they will not be taken into consideration.
On Track Education is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Pay: £27,510.00-£34,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
