Job Description

Teacher of Business & Economics - Northampton

Location: Northampton
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent or Long-Term Supply
Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Are you a passionate and ambitious Business & Economics teacher who believes in high expectations, strong relationships, and excellent outcomes for every learner?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a secondary school in Northampton seeking a dedicated Teacher of Business & Economics to join their team from September 2026. The school is committed to delivering a high-quality curriculum, promoting student achievement, and fostering a culture of ambition, inclusion, and opportunity.

Job Purpose

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across Business & Economics, ensuring all students make strong progress in line with Teacher Standards. You will also take on the role of form tutor, supporting the academic, personal, and social development of students within your care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach engaging and challenging Business & Economics lessons across KS3, KS4, and KS5
  • Raise student attainment through effective planning, delivery, and assessment
  • Act as a form tutor, supporting student wellbeing, progress, and engagement
  • Plan and deliver a broad, inclusive curriculum tailored to individual needs
  • Use data and assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform teaching
  • Contribute to curriculum planning, development, and teaching resources
  • Apply effective behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external partners
  • Support safeguarding, attendance, and pastoral systems across the school
  • Engage in professional development and performance management processes

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
  • Experience teaching Business and/or Economics at KS3-KS5
  • Strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment, and data analysis
  • High expectations for all learners, including SEND and disadvantaged students
  • Excellent classroom management and relationship-building skills
  • The ability to inspire curiosity, ambition, and independent thinking
  • Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills

What's On Offer:

  • Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking Northampton secondary school
  • MPS/UPS salary depending on experience
  • Full-time role with long-term or permanent potential
  • Ongoing CPD and professional support through Tradewind Recruitment
  • A supportive environment focused on ambition, equity, and student success

If you are committed to making a meaningful impact in the classroom and want to help shape the future of young people through Business & Economics, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment for more information.