About this Role

Teacher of Business and Economics

Salary: Teacher Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale

Hours of work: 50% of full time (possibility of additional hours in the future to be discussed at interview)

Our friendly, well-resourced and thriving department offers both Business and Economics at KS4 and KS5 and as such we are looking ideally for a teacher with experience in teaching GCSE Economics additionally to Business, or experience teaching key stage 5 Economics looking to expand their teaching skills into key stage 4. The successful candidate will be an accomplished classroom teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the confidence to teach across the age ranges.

The department delivers GCSE Business and Economics, A Level Business, Economics and Accounting; as well as BTEC L3 Diploma in Business, so an ability to teach across a range of these qualifications is essential.

Responsibilities

·         Keep accurate records of assessments and homework in line with faculty expectations

·         To fully comply with all policies and procedures

·         Play an active role in the maintenance of exceptional behaviour across the college

·         Carry out duties in accordance with the duty rota

·         Make sure that all deadlines for reporting are met

·         Ensure that parental communication takes place in line with the college policies and is conducted with the utmost professionalism and courtesy

The ideal candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject
•  Experience of teaching at KS4 to KS5
•  Evidence of securing high outcomes from students
•  Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning
•  Commitment to continuing professional development
•  Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support
•  Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust schools
•   Believe that students make the best progress when teaching is well planned and well delivered

About Ely College

Ely College was recently inspected in March 2025 under the ungraded (section 8) framework. Already recognised as “Good” with “Outstanding” features, Ofsted has praised Ely College for continuing to make significant progress since its last inspection.

“Highly skilled” teachers, pupils with “exemplary” behaviour, and an “ambitious and challenging curriculum” which means that “pupils achieve exceptionally well” are just some of Ofsted’s recent findings, as Ely College builds on its position as an exceptional college for an exceptional community.

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 23rd January 2026

Interviews will be held on: Shortly after closing

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.