Job Profile – Teacher of Economics & Business

Introduction

Working as part of a lively, well-managed and successful team to deliver interesting and stimulating lessons, we are seeking someone with commitment and enthusiasm. There is a supportive climate of cooperation, resulting in detailed schemes of work and excellent resources. There is potential to progress to become Head of Department.

The department is led by an experienced Head of Department and is fully staffed with a mixture of full and part time members. Teaching and Learning Responsibility points are offered to staff in the department to apply for annually. The successful candidate is likely to be a form tutor.

Salary
Main Pay Range – Upper Pay Range (plus Fringe)
£34,397 p.a. – £52,489 p.a.

ECT Salary backdated to 1st August 2026
Full benefit and protection of the School Teacher Pay and Conditions

Contract
Full time permanent role

Responsible to
Head of Business & Economics

Person Specification – Teacher of Business & Economics

In selecting candidates for interview and eventual selection, the school will be looking for teachers with relevant education, experience, job-related knowledge, aptitudes, and skills, and many of the personal qualities listed below. The school welcomes applications from teachers who consider they could meet most, if not all, the requirements listed.

Education, Training and Experience
• Qualified Teacher Status
• First Degree or equivalent in Business & Economics or related subject
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Knowledge, Aptitude & Skills
Curriculum and Pastoral
• Unwavering commitment to the comprehensive ideal and to the principles and practice of equal opportunities and inclusion
• The knowledge and vision to put these into practice to meet current and future challenges within your subject and pastoral areas
• A passionate interest in young people as individuals, in how they learn, and in a collaborative approach to learning
• A good understanding of student needs, support and interventions.

Contribution to Department
• An ability to teach the full age range of 16 – 18 in Business & Economics A Level
• Ensure effective learning for all students through excellent teaching and delivery of well-planned and organised lessons
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress, and attainment of all students
• Use appropriate strategies to ensure outstanding student progress and wellbeing
• Support the development of teaching materials and revision resources within the department
• Support necessary intervention and/or enrichment activities for students to further develop their experience of Business & Economics within the school.

Personal Qualities
• Confidence, imagination and drive
• Flexibility, ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Effective oral and written communication
• Reflective, approachable and have a sense of humour
• Ability to work as part of a team, establishing good and kind working relationships with a wide range of people including students, parents, governors, and colleagues.

About the Business & Economics Department
Our sixth form is non-selective and classes are mixed ability. The department has a strong track record in supporting academic progression across all ability levels with most A Level students applying for University courses including many at Russell Group Universities. The school is keen to take advantage of the potential to grow the department to study at GCSE level.

The January 2019 Ofsted inspection noted “leaders have successfully established a vocational course that prepares students for the world of work. Students achieve well above the national average in this course. Consequently, the proportion of students who go on to further education, employment or training post sixth form is high.

Courses
Edexcel A-Level Economics A: 3 groups in Year 12 (47 students in total). 3 groups in Year 13 (36 in total)

AQA A-Level Business Studies: 3 groups in Year 12 (49 students in total). 3 Groups in Year 13 (43 students in total).

Extra Curricular
Extracurricular activities offer opportunities for students to take part in the Young Enterprise company programme to encourage and develop entrepreneurial skills. We also organise trips to listen to first class Economists. Previous trips include the Marshall Society annual conference at Cambridge University and the annual speaker day at RGS, Guildford. This year we are planning a trip to the Bank of England and the Bloomberg offices.

Staffing

Head of Business & Economics Tim Mercer

Teachers Jenny Davidson, Debbie Gordon, Kayo Zaduban and Tim Morrow

This is a description of the main duties and responsibilities of the post at the date of issue. The duties may change over time as requirements and circumstances change. The person in post may also have to perform other duties as may be necessary from time to time and would be expected to undertake any reasonable task, as directed by their line manager.

Accommodation
The Business & Economics department is based in the 6th form block. We support our classes using the MS365 platform with all lessons and resources available via SharePoint. In addition, we subscribe to EzyEducation services for Business and Economics to provide support with teaching and marking.

Further information
To find out more about the post, please contact us and ask to speak to Tim Mercer, Head of Business & Economics, and visit our website The Ashcombe School - Working Here for information.

How to Apply
Chris Panting, Headteacher, will present an overview of the school by Zoom on 14 January 2026 at 5.30pm. A school tour is available on request but is also part of the interview process. Please email hr@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk to register for these events.

To apply, please go to our website The Ashcombe School - Working Here to download and complete the Teacher Application Form. Please send your completed version to hr@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk.

The closing date for applications is 8.00am on Monday 26 January 2026, but early application is advised as the school reserves the right to interview and appoint as applications are received and before the closing date. Interviews are scheduled for 29 January 2026.

Candidates selected for interview will be informed by email. We do not generally contact candidates who are not shortlisted.

Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake and Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6e public task in line with guidance laid out in para 21 of Keeping Children in Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.