Business and Economics department at St Bede’s
We are seeking a teacher of business to join us from September 2025, on either a part-time or full-time basis; applicants should indicate their preferred FTE on their application form.
Please note, applications will be reviewed upon receipt and as such, this vacancy may close prior to the advertised deadline. Early applications are encouraged.
The business and economics department offers the following courses at Key Stage 4 (KS4) and Key Stage 5 (KS5):
GCSE Business (AQA)
A Level Economics (AQA)
A Level Business (AQA)
Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business (OCR)
The department is a popular choice for students at both KS4 and KS5, with numbers increasing in all courses. At A Level, we run two classes in years 12 and 13 for both economics and business. We currently run seven GCSE classes in both year 10 and year 11. CTEC Business is also now well established with classes in both years 12 and 13.
The department has grown significantly over recent years and currently has six teaching staff. As a department, we pride ourselves on our results, subject knowledge, extracurricular activities and additional support we provide to all students.
Results
Business and economics A Level results have been strong over recent years with business grades and economics grades at A*-B and above regularly surpassing national trends. Additionally, many students go on to study those subjects at university. The GCSE results are consistently strong, with 80% achieving grade 4+ in 2024. The department adds significant value to pupils compared to national results.
Extra curricular
The department provides numerous opportunities for students to stretch their understanding of the subjects away from lessons. These include outside speakers from economic think tanks; lecture visits to the Polecon conference, and an annual trip to Brussels.
Support for pupils
We pride ourselves on the level of support and care we provide to the students within the department. This support covers a range of areas including exam technique and specific gaps in subject knowledge. We feel this support makes a significant difference to students’ chances of success.
Why work for us?
St Bede's is a good place to work. Staff are friendly and supportive of one another: relationships between staff and pupils were recognised by Ofsted as 'exceptionally strong'.
ECTs benefit from a well developed and comprehensive induction period programme. More experienced teachers are given the opportunity to participate in training which will help them to develop skills needed for middle and senior management roles.
There are good on-site catering facilities. Staff are able to use the fitness facilities free of charge and to participate in sports activities.
Music is a big part of school life and staff are welcome to join our senior choir and instrumental groups.
We have a social event at the end of each term as well as occasional staff trips to the theatre.
The school is situated in Redhill, a commuter belt town in the Surrey Fringe area. We are close to the M25 and there are good transport links to London and the South Coast from Redhill station which is about 15 minutes walk from the school. We also benefit from being within walking distance of beautiful countryside. Many staff live locally, others commute from Guildford, South London, Kent and East & West Sussex.