TEACHER OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

A Co-Educational Independent Day School for Students aged 11-18

TEACHER OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Full-time or Part-time (minimum of 0.8FTE)

We  have  a  wonderful  opportunity  for  an  enthusiastic  and  inspiring  Economics  and  Business
teacher with outstanding subject knowledge in this excellent department. You will teach the A level
Edexcel syllabus.

About You
The ideal candidate will have energy, drive, and great ideas, whether as an experienced teacher
of Economics, or an able NQT or career changer looking to train as a teacher who can meet the
demands of a thriving department and ambitious pupils.

It will be an advantage if you can teach on both our Business and Economics A level courses.

Our teachers seek to encourage both class and individual study beyond the requirements of the
curriculum.  You will be expected to contribute to the co-curricular offerings of the department and
the  wider  life  of  the  School,  to  which  your  energy,  warmth  and  pastoral  instincts  will  lend
themselves.  The School provides a stimulating and vibrant environment  in which to teach, and
you will join a highly committed and enthusiastic academic team.

Our School
Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils
from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of
Sonning, just outside Reading.

The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a
stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full
intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

What we offer
Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards
package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff
discounts; life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and
leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional
development.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website:
www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies  or contact the HR department, Tel: 0118 933 5813 email:
recruitment@rbcs.org.uk

Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 23 February 2026

Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be
found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be
eligible to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and
Barring Service enhanced check.

Registered charity number 1087839 • No agencies, please • www.rbcs.org.uk

The Headmaster & School are in membership of HMC, SHMIS and AGBIS. Registered Charity No 1087839. Registered in England & Wales as a company limited by guarantee No 4243510 Registered Office as above.