Position: Teacher of Business
Contract: Part-time, Maternity Cover
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Are you passionate about shaping the innovators of tomorrow?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspiring Teacher of Business to join our successful department at The Ecclesbourne School on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave. We anticipate that this role will be for 15 hours (3 days) per week, but may consider more hours/days for the right candidate.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Business specialist to teach across Key Stages 3, 4, and for the right candidate Key Stage 5. You will be joining a well-established team that prides itself on excellent results and engaging, real-world learning. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ambitious ECT looking for a new challenge, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive environment.
The Role:
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Teach Business at Key Stages, 3, 4 and, 5.
- Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that inspire students and develop their commercial awareness.
- Contribute to the department’s bank of resources and schemes of work.
- Work collaboratively with a supportive team to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
- Participate in the wider life of the school, including optional extra-curricular clubs or enterprise events.
We are looking for someone who:
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Holds QTS with a specialism in business or a related field.
- Has strong subject knowledge and can make abstract business concepts relevant and exciting.
- Is committed to inclusive practice and ensuring every student achieves their potential.
- Is a team player, adaptable, and ready to hit the ground running.
In return, we can offer you:
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Eager and motivated students who are ready to learn.
- Supportive and collaborative colleagues with a shared vision for success.
- Excellent facilities and resources to support outstanding teaching and learning.
- A positive and forward-thinking school community with a strong reputation.
- Professional Development opportunities for training and career development.
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme with immediate membership.
- Wellbeing. We value our staff and recognise the on-going contributions they make to the continued success of the whole school.
- School admissions. Children of members of staff, with a minimum of two years’ service at the school at the time of application, are including in our admissions criteria.
Please click here for The Ecclesbourne School Candidate Brief
The successful candidate will be joining a supportive faculty which consists of subject specialists who are enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational teachers of maths. You will be able to use your talents to help make a difference to the lives and aspirations of our students.
This is a real opportunity to contribute to the continuing success of the school.
How to Apply:
If you have the passion, skills, and drive to make a real difference in our school, we would love to hear from you.
For further information, help with the application process, or to visit the school please contact:
Tina Spencer-Keyse, Director of Human Resources
Email: TSpencer-Keyse@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk
Tel: 01332 843257
Application Forms
Please note that we do not accept applications by CV.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 13 April 2026
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to safeguarding:
Our school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust, and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, health check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain convictions are considered “protected”. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice Website and on the websites of charities NACRO and UNLOCK.
Our commitment to equality and diversity:
As a school we are passionate about diversity and recognize that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.