Teacher of Business Studies (Vocational Studies & Enterprise)

Hours: Various hours and patterns considered. Experience of teaching A Level and or Vocational Studies essential.

Salary: Dependent on qualifications / experience up to a maximum of £49,000 

Closing date:  2nd January 2025, midday

Interviews:  Week Commencing 13th January

Start Date:  September 2025

Founded in 1802 and set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values.

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Business, who is committed to giving students the confidence to search for answers, to be inquisitive and turn interests into enthusiasms. Experience of teaching A Level and or Vocational Studies is essential. It would be an advantage for candidates to have prior experience of KS4 vocational business qualifications particularly Cambridge Nationals. In this role, you will be expected to teach the following subjects:

• A Level Business
• BTEC Level 3 – Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
• Cambridge National Level 2 – Enterprise and Marketing

The Economics and Business department is a friendly, thriving department with excellent resources, which prioritises student enjoyment and engagement with the subject, and ensures progress for all students. Lessons are taught in a modern, purpose-built facility, where we operate an open-door policy to students who can access regular teacher support, both in small groups and one-to-one settings, no matter the ability. Within the department there are numerous active societies such as the JCB Challenge, Young Entrepreneurs, and the Economics Society.

Responsible to the Head of Vocational Studies, with close links to the Head of Economics and Business Studies, at Ampleforth College, the successful candidate will have the ability to develop talents and enthusiasms of students of all abilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Ampleforth team. The successful candidate will satisfy all criteria and checks relating to suitability to work in a school environment. This post would be suitable for either an experienced teacher or an early career teacher (ECT).

In return we offer the following benefits:-

• Free meal during working hours
• A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
• Subsidised on-site gym membership
• Free car parking on site
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Staff Lodging (where available)
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• 10% Staff Discount at Ampleforth Abbey Shop and Tearooms
• Fee remission (at the Head’s discretion)

Should you have any questions regarding this position or would like further information, please contact Michael Emsley, Head of Vocational Studies on mdem@ampleforth.org.uk

Please return completed application forms to employment@ampleforth.org.uk

St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.