Coordinator of Learning - Business Studies
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Business studies
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe + TLR
Additional allowances
TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Coordinator of Learning - Business Studies, joining us from September 2026. You will help to inspire our committed and supportive team across the academy, modelling and leading the improvement of teaching skills to raise student achievement in all groups and to narrow any gaps in attainment. We warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers who are passionate and dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress.
We’d like to hear from candidates who are:
- An excellent leader, passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within the Business Studies curriculum area, with the ability to teach KS4 and KS5.
- Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships.
- Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
- Energetic and have a can-do attitude.
- Confident and has strong career aspirations.
- Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and well-being of everyone at the school.
- Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject.
What the school offers its staff
Achievement for all students regardless of background is our key objective. We offer stimulating learning environments where effective teaching and learning are underpinned by high-quality interpersonal relationships. If you are ambitious for yourself and the learners you serve, then you are the person we need.
This is a full-time, permanent role offering MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe allowance + TLR.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1335 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
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