Teacher of Business and History

Laureate Academy, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DW

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  7 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 33075.00 - 45037.00

Teacher of Business and History job summary

Thank you for your interest in the position of Teacher of Business and History at Laureate Academy. I am delighted that you are considering applying for a position in our trust. This is the right job for you if you believe that:

• Every child has the right to an outstanding experience in the classroom every day.
• We should never accept that background, prior attainment or personal circumstances limit a child's potential
• Education can transform the lives of students
• Schools should have high expectations of staff and students every day.

We are looking for a Teacher of Business and History to join an exciting new team at Laureate and work together to create a sustainable but high achieving school. If you are:

•  Aligned with our vision and values
•  Full of ideas about how to create and embed change
• Innovative but evidence led
• A champion of high standards

 

Purpose of the role

The Teacher of Business and History will ensure that high-quality learning takes place and that outstanding attainment and progress are secured at all stages. They are responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons that develop students' understanding, problem-solving skills, and confidence in both subjects.

In Business, they will educate and inspire students in the fields of business, economics, and entrepreneurship, helping them understand key concepts such as business management, marketing, finance, and economics. They will foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to prepare students for the modern business world.

In History, they will help students develop analytical skills and a deeper understanding of historical events and their impact on the present. By encouraging critical thinking and evaluation of sources, they will enhance students’ ability to assess historical evidence and form reasoned arguments.

Through dynamic teaching strategies, real-world applications, and thought-provoking discussions, the Teacher of Business and History will equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for academic success. 

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Laureate Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 752 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Laureate Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/laureate-academy (opens in new tab)

Laureate Academy in Hemel Hempstead is the newest addition to the Future Academies family of schools, and opened in September 2018. We are sharply focused on ensuring that students at the Academy receive an exceptional standard of education.

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