Teacher of Business
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
21 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Business studies
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance based on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic educator with a passion for the world of business? Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Business to join our dedicated team from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire and guide students at Key Stages 4 and 5, fostering their understanding of business principles and practices.
Are you ready to make a real impact? If you're passionate about business education and eager to inspire the next generation of business leaders, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with us at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy.
What the school offers its staff
Why Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy?
At Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, you'll join a thriving and growing business department, where GCSE Business Studies is a highly popular option. We have a strong track record of success in our business studies programs, consistently achieving excellent results. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, driven by a shared passion for empowering students to succeed in the business world.
Our Post 16 provision is robust, offering IB Business Management and BTEC Business Studies, providing a diverse range of pathways for our students. Furthermore, we are excited to be launching the Business Management and Admin T Level in September 2025, adding another exciting dimension to our curriculum.
As an IB World School, we cultivate a global perspective, encouraging students to think critically about business in an international context. Our focus on developing advanced business skills at Key Stage 5 ensures our students are well-prepared for university and future careers in a competitive global market.
This is a permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS based on experience.
Further details about the role
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
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About Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1332 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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