Business Studies Teacher & Curriculum Lead (Maternity Cover)

Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  19 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  3 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 Annually (Actual) Teachers payscale - London Fringe

Business Studies Teacher & Curriculum Lead (Maternity Cover) job summary

Chiltern Hills Academy is seeking a passionate Business Studies Teacher to take on the additional responsibility of Curriculum Lead during a period of maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the direction, quality, and impact of Business Studies within a thriving secondary school.

About the Role

As Curriculum Lead for Business Studies, you will play a key role in shaping high‑quality teaching and learning across the department. Responsibilities include:

Developing and leading a well‑sequenced, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all learners and reflects current educational standards.

Ensuring consistency and high expectations across the department through modelling best practice and supporting colleagues with planning and teaching strategies.

Driving improvement through data, using assessment information and exam performance to identify trends, address gaps, and inform future planning.

Supporting and mentoring colleagues, including contributing to professional development and leading effective departmental meetings.

Working collaboratively with SLT, other curriculum leads, and external partners to maintain high standards and share good practice.

Contributing to departmental quality assurance, including learning walks, book looks, and appraisal activities as directed.

In addition to your leadership duties, you will deliver high‑quality Business Studies lessons, maintain strong behaviour expectations, and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Teaching & Pastoral Expectations

• Deliver consistently strong, engaging Business Studies lessons with high expectations for progress.
• Use effective assessment, marking, and feedback to support student learning.
• Serve as a form tutor, supporting the wellbeing and personal development of your tutor group.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and participate in school events, parent meetings, and whole‑school initiatives.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about Business Studies and committed to excellent outcomes.
• Confident in leading, coaching, and supporting others.
• Skilled in curriculum planning, assessment, and raising standards.
• Reflective, organised, and able to work collaboratively.
• Dedicated to maintaining a positive, ambitious learning environment.

Safeguarding Commitment

Our academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the principles of KCSIE 2025, including:

Understanding the safeguarding implications of online risks such as misinformation and conspiracy theories.

Supporting the legal duty to work with children’s services where absence may indicate safeguarding concerns.

Ensuring ongoing monitoring and suitability of staff, in line with full safer recruitment checks and child protection policies.

Why Join Us:

Free Parking on Site

Forget the daily struggle for a parking spot. Our onsite parking is free, ample, and exclusively available to our staff, ensuring you have a hassle-free start to your day.

Bespoke CPD Opportunities

We understand that professional growth is paramount. That’s why we offer tailored Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, propelling your career forward.

Enhanced PPA Time

This extra time allows you to focus on creating impactful learning experiences without the rush.

Subscription to The National College

This resource provides access to a wealth of courses and webinars, keeping you informed and inspired.

Leadership Development Opportunities

We support your ambitions with development programs that prepare and qualify you for leadership roles within our academy and beyond.

Career Progression

We believe in recognising and nurturing talent. Progression opportunities within the academy are abundant for the right candidate, with clear pathways to advance your career in education.

Join us and be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

Chiltern Hills reserves the right to select applications prior to the closing date.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chiltern Hills Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1073 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chiltern Hills Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chiltern-hills-academy

Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the sixth form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire County Council.
We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.
The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.

Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement.
Principal
Tim Dobbs

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