Whitgift School - Teacher of Business

Location: South West London
School: Whitgift School
Type: Full-time
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Summary

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Business with excellent subject knowledge including A Level and BTEC.

Detail

Teacher of Business

Permanent, Full-time, Full Year

Start date: September 2026

Salary: Generous package dependent on qualifications and experience

Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent day and boarding schools, set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast. We are proud to be able to offer:

a unique, tailor-made education for boys aged 10-18
beautiful and historic parkland site with outstanding facilities
a record of outstanding academic achievement
superb facilities for over 40 sports, an exciting performing arts programme and wide range of co-curricular activities
excellent pastoral care.

What Whitgift Offers You:

A vibrant, forward-thinking school with a tradition of academic success
State-of-the-art facilities and resources to inspire teaching and learning
A supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation and professional growth
Extensive co-curricular programmes in sport, music, drama, and enrichment activities
Opportunities for career development, including our highly regarded Initial Teacher Training programme for early-career teachers.

What we are Looking for:

We seek to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Business who will:

have excellent subject knowledge including A Level and BTEC
have the skills to promote a collaborate learning culture to maintain high standards
be able to demonstrate a talent for motivating and enthusing young leaners to achieve their best
have excellent planning and preparation skills
have the ability to problem-solve and manage classroom behaviour effectively
work collaboratively within the Department to develop Business at A Level and the newly reintroduced BTEC; keeping it fresh, inspirational and relevant
be resilient under pressure
have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to the profession, Whitgift offers the perfect environment to thrive and make a lasting impact. There is a proactive culture of supporting and developing talented and inspiring teachers.

Staff are expected to contribute fully to the co-curricular life of the School and this is reflected in the salary offered. A strong commitment to the pastoral system is also anticipated.

In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including membership of either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (with 3 x salary life assurance cover) or a defined contribution (DC) scheme which can be tailored to meet financial goals and includes 5 x salary life assurance cover, an Employee Discount Club, discount on school fees for the Foundation Schools (permanent posts only, upon successful completion of the probationary period), access to our on-site gym, membership of a healthcare plan, a range of family-friendly benefits and season ticket loan. Assistance is offered towards removal expenses etc., up to £1,000 in total.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

For further information and an online application form, please visit www.whitgift.co.uk/vacancies. For any queries, please contact Ian Smith, Head of Economics and Business on 020 8688 9222 or email ICS@whitgift.co.uk. Alternatively, telephone the Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or email SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk.

Applications will be reviewed daily, and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.