Trainee Teacher of Economics and Business

As a trainee teacher, you will:

• Support lessons in GCSE and A-Level Economics and Business

• Assist with lesson planning, resource preparation, and assessment

• Deliver small group interventions and targeted support

• Develop subject knowledge and classroom confidence

• Work closely with experienced mentors as part of a salaried teacher training pathway

This  route is ideal for those who are committed, career-focused, and motivated to progress into independent teaching through Phase Two and a PGCE route.

About You / Candidate Profile

We are seeking an ambitious aspiring teacher, trainee educator, or future Economics and Business teacher with a strong academic background and a genuine interest in education.

You will:

• Hold (or be working toward) a degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or a related subject

• Have already taught A level Economics and GSCE Business Studies

• Be passionate about developing students’ understanding of enterprise, finance, and economic thinking

• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and resilience

• Be eager to learn and develop within a structured teacher training programme

• Be committed to progressing through a salaried route into qualified teacher status

Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring, business environments, or youth work is beneficial but not essential.

Training & Progression

• Completion of Phase One, achieving a Level 4 qualification with Grad2Teach

• Training aligned with the Core Content Framework (CCF) and national Teaching Standards

• Structured mentoring, lesson observations, and professional development

• Progression into Phase Two, with increased responsibility and independent teaching

• Opportunity to complete a PGCE with Coventry University, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

This salaried pathway supports your development from trainee Economics and Business teacher to fully qualified educator.