Trainee Business Teacher
Partnerships Co-ordinator
About the Role
This opportunity is ideal for an enthusiastic graduate trainee, aspiring Business Studies teacher, trainee educator or career changer who wants to inspire young people and build a rewarding career in secondary education.
We are looking for someone who:
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Holds a degree, ideally in Business Studies, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Marketing or a closely related subject.
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Has a genuine enthusiasm for business, entrepreneurship and commercial awareness.
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Is passionate about helping young people understand how businesses operate and succeed.
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Can make business concepts engaging, accessible and relevant to everyday life.
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Communicates confidently and can build positive professional relationships.
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Is reliable, organised and committed to professional development.
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Is receptive to feedback and willing to learn from experienced teachers.
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Demonstrates resilience, adaptability and a positive approach to learning.
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Is motivated to progress towards becoming a qualified secondary Business Studies teacher.
Previous school experience can be beneficial, but it is not essential for every applicant. Graduates and career changers with relevant professional or industry experience, strong transferable skills and a genuine commitment to education are encouraged to apply.
Training & Progression
Grad2Teach provides a structured salaried route into teaching, combining practical school-based experience with progressive professional training.
Phase One – Level 4 Qualification
During Phase One, you will work towards the Grad2Teach Level 4 qualification while gaining hands-on experience within a secondary school environment.
Your professional development will be informed by the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers' Standards, helping you establish the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required for effective teaching.
Your development will include:
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Lesson planning and preparation.
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Classroom and behaviour management.
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Effective Business Studies teaching and learning.
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Subject-specific teaching strategies.
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Developing engaging lessons using real-world business examples.
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Supporting students with financial literacy, entrepreneurship and commercial awareness.
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Assessment and monitoring student progress.
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Supporting students with different abilities and learning needs.
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Safeguarding and professional responsibilities.
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Reflective practice and continuous professional development.
The combination of structured training and practical classroom experience will help you build confidence before taking on greater teaching responsibility.
Phase Two – Independent Teaching and PGCE
Following successful completion of Phase One and subject to programme requirements, trainees can progress into Phase Two of the Grad2Teach teacher training programme.
During Phase Two, you will move towards independent teaching, taking greater responsibility for planning, delivering and assessing lessons.
You will continue developing your classroom practice while progressing towards a PGCE with Coventry University and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
This structured PGCE route is designed to support your development from graduate trainee to confident classroom practitioner, combining hands-on teaching experience with professional teacher training.