7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible 2026

  • Closing date

    16 December 2025 at 11am

  • Date listed

    9 December 2025

Job details

Job role

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Subject

Economics

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£22,948.00 - £34,029.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS Outer London +1% above National Pay Scales - spine point dependent on experience. (0.6 FTE, however flexible working may be considered).

Teacher of Business Studies (and/or Economics) 0.6 FTE job summary

The Kingston Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Business Studies Teacher to join our forward-thinking curriculum team. You will deliver high-quality teaching across GCSE and A-Level Business Studies, helping students develop strong analytical, entrepreneurial and real-world business skills. The ability to teach A-Level Economics is desirable but not essential. This new post will augment our well-established team and reflects both the popularity of the subject and the growing number of pupils opting for Business Studies at GCSE and A-Level, as well as Economics at A-Level.

Working collaboratively within the faculty, you will contribute to curriculum planning, effective assessment and enrichment opportunities that deepen students’ understanding of business and finance. You will foster positive relationships, maintain high expectations and create a purposeful learning environment that reflects the school’s values of ambition, kindness and community.

The Kingston Academy is an outstanding Secondary School in North Kingston, which opened for the first time in September 2015 with a cohort of Year 7 pupils. TKA has received a substantial capital grant for the refurbishment of the existing educational facilities and for additional new modern buildings which we have now taken possession of. Our mission is to provide a world-class education for all the young people within our community to ensure that every pupil is safe, happy and succeeds. We now have over 1000 pupils across the seven year groups from year 7 to year 13.

We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes for this role:

  • A passion for inspiring young people;

  • Strong subject knowledge;

  • Commitment to excellent teaching;

  • A willingness to contribute fully to the wider life of our vibrant and growing school.

Benefits of working at The Kingston Academy:

  • Generous pay-scales, regularly paying 1% higher than National teacher Pay Scales;

  • 2-week October Half Term break;

  • Access to subsidised Cycle to Work scheme;

  • Weekly Professional Development sessions at whole-school and departmental level;

  • Professional support sessions for ECTs;

  • Staff Laptop or Chromebook;

  • Support with access to NPQH/NPQML/NPQSL qualifications;

  • Subsidised study at Kingston University at Masters and Doctorate Level;

  • Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request;

  • Access to the Employees Assistance Programme, subsidised eye test and flu vaccinations;

  • Work in a vibrant, supportive school environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised.

Interview Procedure

Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people. The process will include:

  • Full Lesson Observation with selected class;

  • Meeting with a panel of our pupils for informal question and answer session;

  • Interview with Head Teacher and/or Senior staff and the Curriculum Lead.

Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

Closing Date for Applications: 12.00 pm, Tuesday 16th December 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.

Equal Opportunities

At The Kingston Academy, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique background, perspectives, and talents of our staff and students. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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.
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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

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About The Kingston Academy

School type
Free School, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1178 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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School website
The Kingston Academy website
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