Teacher of Business & Economics

CONTRACT: Permanent

CLOSING DATE: 12th October 2026

START DATE: January 2027

Please email completed application form to headofcollege@dls-jersey.co.uk

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated teacher of Business Studies to teach at BTEC Level 3 and Economics at GCSE to work within the Maths and Economics faculty. This is a fabulous opportunity for an ECT, or an experienced teacher, to develop their skills in an outstanding school. We offer an excellent employee support package, including, if appropriate, subsidised accommodation or additional payments towards rental support (tapered over time), with a proven track record of professional development.

For further information, please contact the Head of College, Mr Jason Turner (headofcollege@dlsjersey.co.uk).

De La Salle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Screening, including a DBS check, is routinely carried out on successful applicants. Our Safer Recruitment Policy can be downloaded from the ‘Policies’ page of our website.

The College values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Principal Duties

To deliver Economics & Business Studies with due regards to curriculum intent, implementation and impact including assessment and evaluation
Further subject knowledge and willingness to teach in other areas within the faculty or in other departments would be desirable
To promote the development of the school
To help the HOF to foster a positive culture through engagement, innovation & enthusiasm.
 To oversee aspects of teaching and learning across the faculty in line with the School’s T&L policy and model best practice.
To support the HOF to implement a range of self-evaluation strategies, in line with school policy, to ensure the consistency of / sharing of best practice and evaluation of progress and student outcomes.
To help to prepare and maintain reasonable documentation ahead of ISI inspection in conjunction with the senior leadership team.
To keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and the subject area
To support the HOF in monitoring standards of professional practice within the faculty.
To work with the HOF to apply the school’s T&L focus within the faculty.
To support the HOF in setting high expectations for all students, to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximise their achievement and manage any behavioural incidents within the faculty to enable all students and staff to feel safe and secure.
To enhance the learning environment by ensuring displays are updated at least annually in conjunction with support staff
To support the HoF with all aspects of subject/ faculty.
To take a keen interest in tracking student progress to inform future teaching and curricular development.
To take responsibility for the development of Economics/Business with the aim of ensuring high standards of student progress and attainment.
To have a thorough knowledge and understanding of Economics/Business courses.
To understand how appropriate transition can occur between KS4 and KS5.
To fully uphold the national expectations for school staff in safeguarding the students in your care; including attending all relevant training.
To meet all aspects of the job description for teachers at the school.
To model professional standards such as punctuality, attendance, dress and respect to students and staff at all times.
To cover for absent colleagues as is reasonable, fair and equitable within national limits.
To co-operate with the employer in all matters concerning Health and Safety.
To support all the School’s policies.
To establish effective working relationships with colleagues irrespective of their/your role.
To be involved in extra-curricular activities such as contributing to clubs and visits.
To maintain a working knowledge and understanding of teachers’ professional duties as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, Teachers’ Standards and Keeping Children Safe in Education.
To liaise effectively with parent/carers and with other agencies with responsibility for students’ education and welfare, when required.
To be aware of the role of the Governing Body of and to support it in executing its duties.
To consider the needs of all students within lessons (and to implement specialist advice) especially those in targeted groups.
To undertake the role of House Tutor
Any other reasonable task as directed by the Headteacher.

Teacher of Business & Economics

Teacher of Business & Economics

Principal Duties

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