Lead Subject Mentor for Business Studies George Lowe, The Trinity School
Course Overview
The Business Studies course at CTTC is designed for those with a strong interest in economics, enterprise, and real-world decision-making. Business is a highly relevant subject that appeals to many young people, and this course will give you the tools to make it come alive in the classroom.
You’ll develop a deep understanding of the curriculum content across GCSE and A-Level specifications, including entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, operations, and human resources. The course also supports you in building the skills to help students interpret data, construct arguments, and evaluate business strategies.
You’ll explore how to use current events, news stories, and real-life business case studies to enrich your teaching, making links to pupils’ own interests and experiences. As part of the course, you’ll also learn how to use digital tools, business simulations, and project-based learning to engage students and prepare them for further study or careers in business.
What You’ll Learn:
- Key concepts including marketing, finance, human resources, and enterprise
- Real-life case studies to support meaningful and applied learning
- Effective use of data and business reports in the classroom
- Preparing pupils for GCSE and A-Level exam requirements
Placement Experience:
You’ll teach KS4 Business (GCSE) and may have opportunities to observe or support in KS5 (A-Level or BTEC) classes.
Recommended Reading:
- AQA GCSE Business Studies by Malcolm Surridge & Andrew Gillespie
- Business Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy by Robert L. Blaney
- Business Model Generation by Alexander Osterwalder
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