Teacher of Business (Fixed Term)
- Organisation: The Portsmouth Grammar School
- Location: Hampshire
- Tenure: Part-time / Fixed Term
- Closing Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026
We are seeking to appoint a part time Teacher of Business (approx 0.6FTE) from January 2027 for a fixed term of two terms through to August 2027.
The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. It values the development of the whole person, placing emphasis on both academic achievement and co-curricular involvement. The school aims to support every pupil in order that they might achieve their potential.
The school is seeking to appoint a temporary part time Teacher of Business (approx. 0.6FTE) from January 2027 for two terms through to August 2027. The school runs a two week timetable and the days of work for both weeks are Tuesday morning, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The successful candidate will be required to teach up to GCSE, with the majority of classes at KS4, as well as two KS3 academic enrichment courses in finance and enterprise, for which all teaching materials can be provided.
Candidates should be well qualified subject specialists, able to inspire young people with their enthusiasm for Business and for teaching, and ensure all pupils reach their full potential.
The school offers excellent training and support to teachers at all stages of their career. PGS teachers convey passion for their subject and seek to maximise progress by knowing their pupils well and adapting their teaching accordingly. We are always looking to develop new ideas and approaches to teaching and are keen to incorporate the particular interests of new members of staff into the overall curriculum scheme.
Outstanding teaching and learning at PGS are achieved by inspirational and creative teachers with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to use ICT and interactive resources to enhance learning. Teachers’ planning is informed by assessment for learning, ensuring all pupils make very good progress in each lesson. Our pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and understand how they can improve using constructive feedback provided by their teachers.
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute fully to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school. It is an expectation that all part-time senior school teachers will have a co-tutor or cover tutor responsibility within the pastoral system.
More information about the role and the department can be found in the attached job description.
How to apply:
Candidates are asked to apply using the online MyNewTerm application form which is also linked to our advert on the ‘Work With Us’ page of our school website.
Any informal enquires about the role or how to apply are very welcome at recruitment@pgs.org.uk
The closing date will be midday on Tuesday 6th October 2026. Interviews will be scheduled to take place in the week commencing 12th October 2026, with a provisional interview date of Tuesday 13th October 2026 and candidates are asked to allow a whole day for the interview process.
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We are seeking to appoint a part time Teacher of Business (approx 0.6FTE) from January 2027 for a fixed term of two terms through to August 2027.
Description
The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. It values the development of the whole person, placing emphasis on both academic achievement and co-curricular involvement. The school aims to support every pupil in order that they might achieve their potential.
The school is seeking to appoint a temporary part time Teacher of Business (approx. 0.6FTE) from January 2027 for two terms through to August 2027. The school runs a two week timetable and the days of work for both weeks are Tuesday morning, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The successful candidate will be required to teach up to GCSE, with the majority of classes at KS4, as well as two KS3 academic enrichment courses in finance and enterprise, for which all teaching materials can be provided.
Candidates should be well qualified subject specialists, able to inspire young people with their enthusiasm for Business and for teaching, and ensure all pupils reach their full potential.
The school offers excellent training and support to teachers at all stages of their career. PGS teachers convey passion for their subject and seek to maximise progress by knowing their pupils well and adapting their teaching accordingly. We are always looking to develop new ideas and approaches to teaching and are keen to incorporate the particular interests of new members of staff into the overall curriculum scheme.
Outstanding teaching and learning at PGS are achieved by inspirational and creative teachers with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to use ICT and interactive resources to enhance learning. Teachers’ planning is informed by assessment for learning, ensuring all pupils make very good progress in each lesson. Our pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and understand how they can improve using constructive feedback provided by their teachers.
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute fully to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school. It is an expectation that all part-time senior school teachers will have a co-tutor or cover tutor responsibility within the pastoral system.
More information about the role and the department can be found in the attached job description.
How to apply:
Candidates are asked to apply using the online MyNewTerm application form which is also linked to our advert on the ‘Work With Us’ page of our school website.
Any informal enquires about the role or how to apply are very welcome at recruitment@pgs.org.uk
The closing date will be midday on Tuesday 6th October 2026. Interviews will be scheduled to take place in the week commencing 12th October 2026, with a provisional interview date of Tuesday 13th October 2026 and candidates are asked to allow a whole day for the interview process.
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