Teacher in A Level Business
Role Information:
Reference: REQ001387
Location: Filton Campus
FTE Salary: Up to £41,076.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (part-time applications will be considered)
At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Financial Rewards and Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
- Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
- Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent).
- Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
- Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
- Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
- Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free Annual Eye test
- All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
- Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
- Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
- Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
- Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/
Join a dynamic A Level Team teaching Business!
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Lecturer in A Level Business to join our successful Sixth Form team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across A Level Business, inspiring learners to develop critical thinking and analytical skills that prepare them for university and beyond.
The successful candidate will bring strong subject knowledge, enthusiasm for the subject, and a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning. You will design and deliver engaging lessons that foster curiosity, challenge learners, and develop their ability to apply economic theory to real-world contexts. You will also play an active role in curriculum development and quality improvement initiatives.
Applicant criteria:
1. Knowledge of the Business Studies A'Level specification
2. KS4 or 5 teaching experience
3. Degree and PGCE or equivalent
4. Pastoral tutor experience (desirable but not essential)
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Teach and assess across A Level Business programmes
- Design and deliver inclusive, learner-centred lessons that promote stretch, challenge, and higher-order thinking
- Support learners academically and pastorally, including those with SEND and high needs
- Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement initiatives
- Embed real-world business applications and current affairs into teaching practice
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in business and education
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
- Degree or higher qualification in Business or a closely related discipline
- Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one
- Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm
- Experience in curriculum design and quality assurance (desirable)
- Familiarity with digital learning platforms and blended delivery (desirable)
- Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their full potential
Please apply online by: Monday 16th February
Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed
If you have any queries please contact hrservicedesk@sgscol.ac.uk
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.
About South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College welcomes individuals who are passionate and driven to help support and educate our students so they reach their goals.
We are focused on the wellbeing of our staff and through supporting you, you will make a difference to the lives of others.
Life at SGS
Upon joining SGS, our in-house People & Culture Team & Professional Development Teams will welcome you with support through the Onboarding and Induction stages. The Onboarding process will allow you to learn more about life at SGS, along with our range of employee benefits, support and societies.
We believe we can provide our staff with flexible, sustainable work options and an ethos to really help to improve the life chances and learning opportunities for the learners we support. While providing our valued staff with the progression and development opportunities you need to help you feel fulfilled, recognised and appreciated for all you do.
Wellbeing Commitment and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
SGS are committed to supporting our employees to make a difference to the lives of others. We have an employee wellness commitment called Thrive where we focus on physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our employees. We have a manifesto which outlines what the commitment is, what the benefits are and resources on offer to our employees to encourage them to thrive both professionally and personally.
Here at SGS we are actively committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as an employer and an educational establishment, we have formed numerous staff groups and partnerships to ensure that we are creating a safe working environment for all individuals.
We are committed to being an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer so we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and we will make reasonable adjustments that are specific to your needs.
We are proud that we are supporters of The West of England Good Employment Charter so we are a part of the accredited scheme to improve employment standards in the West of England and we are Menopause & Menstruation Friendly committed so we are committed to support those individuals experiencing menopause & menstruation to thrive within our working environments.
