The Appointment
For September 2025, Cheltenham College seeks to appoint a full-time Teacher of Business.
A Teacher of Business at College is responsible, through the Head of Business and ultimately to the Head, for the academic performance, organisation and administration of the teaching of Business to pupils according to a set curriculum.
Promotion of the values of Cheltenham College is integral to the role, and it is essential that the successful candidate is a good role model for the pupils.
The Department
The Department, which consists of four members of staff, is characterised by a real sense of confidence, enthusiasm and enjoyment. There are excellent working relationships amongst the staff, there is abundant sharing of resources and ideas, and innovation is both welcomed and facilitated. Classrooms are equipped with up-to-date ICT equipment including Apple TVs, and class sizes are small, averaging around 12-15 per set.
Students study the AQA A Level in Business and the OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 in Business. The subject is one of the most popular choices for university applications amongst College leavers, a large number going on to study at leading universities in both the UK and abroad.
The Department offers a range of extension activities including; a co-curricular mini-MBA programme, a Department Society that holds evening meetings throughout the year, and talks by leading entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the Department also arranges regular trips for students of Economics and Business, both in the UK and abroad.
The candidate / Personal attributes
In order to be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and attributes:
* An excellent knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for the subject
* Ability to teach their subject across the age and ability range in ways that engage pupil interest and curiosity
* A desire to keep learning and reflecting on their own areas of potential personal/professional development
* Excellent administrative and organisational abilities
* Outstanding communication skills
* The desire to contribute to College’s rich co-curricular programme
The School
Cheltenham College is a flourishing community, with over 1100 pupils from the Prep and Senior Schools combined, cared for by 600 support and academic staff. We have high-class facilities for academic development, boarding, sport, music and drama, as well as a truly awe-inspiring chapel. We are a 24/7 operation, working a six-day week with Saturday school.
As staff, we enjoy the very wide range of activities that our pupils enjoy, with access to wonderful sports facilities for you and your family, a beautiful Common room, Library, and full IT provision.
College enjoys a thriving Common Room which offers a staff bar, regular social events and a supportive and collegiate atmosphere. Colleagues are generous in their support of new staff members and driven by a determination to ensure the very best outcomes for their students and colleagues.
Whilst we may seem a large organisation, we operate very much as a close community with a family feel.
Benefits include
* College offers a defined contribution Workplace Pension Plan plus a Flexible Benefits Pot. The scheme offered is through APTIS: Aviva Pensions Trust for Independent Schools and includes a generous College contribution.
* Permanent members of staff are entitled to a substantial reduction in fees for their children.
* Members of staff may use the College sports facilities (at staff allocated times).
* Subsidised health scheme membership (Benenden).
* Discounts and offers for College staff from local businesses and retailers.
* College has its own salary scale, and applicants will wish to contribute to College’s rich co-curricular programme.
Application process
To apply, please forward a completed application form, together with covering letter, electronically, to: recruitment@cheltenhamcollege.org
Closing date for applications is: Sunday, 2 February
Further details on what to expect from the interview process can be found here:
Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.