Teacher of Business Studies - Cross site teaching
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6PT18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
23 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Inner London Main Pay Scale (M1–M6) or appropriate Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate and creative Business Studies teacher who can inspire young people to develop the skills, confidence and ambition to succeed in the world beyond school?
Melbury College is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed Teacher of Business Studies to join our dedicated team, delivering BTEC Business qualifications across three of our specialist settings.
We welcome applications from qualified teachers and would also consider suitably experienced unqualified teachers who can demonstrate strong subject knowledge, relevant industry or teaching experience and the ability to inspire and engage young people.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop a vocational Business Studies curriculum across Melbury College, creating meaningful learning experiences that connect classroom knowledge with real-world business, enterprise and employment opportunities.
At Melbury College, our ethos is:
Building Relationships. Inspiring Resilience. Unlocking Potential.
Our five values — Respect, Courage, Determination, Kindness and Purpose — underpin everything we do.
About the role
As our Teacher of Business Studies, you will play an important part in developing and delivering an ambitious, accessible and engaging BTEC Business curriculum that enables pupils to achieve recognised qualifications and prepare for their next steps.
Working across our specialist settings, you will:
1. Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality Business Studies lessons that bring enterprise, entrepreneurship and the world of work to life.
2. Deliver and assess BTEC Business qualifications, ensuring pupils are supported to achieve their full potential.
3. Develop creative and practical learning opportunities that connect business theory with real-world experiences.
4. Adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with SEND, social, emotional and mental health needs, medical needs and disrupted educational experiences.
5. Build positive, trusting relationships that promote engagement, confidence, resilience and achievement.
6. Support pupils to develop essential employability skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, financial awareness and independence.
7. Contribute to BTEC assessment, standardisation and quality assurance processes.
8. Work collaboratively with colleagues across Melbury to ensure a consistent, inclusive and ambitious approach to vocational education.
9. Help pupils recognise their strengths, raise their aspirations and prepare for successful transitions into further education, training and employment.
We are equally interested in candidates who bring relevant business or industry experience, creativity, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to making a difference to young people's lives.
Why join Melbury College?
At Melbury, we believe that every young person deserves access to an ambitious, meaningful and inclusive education, regardless of the barriers they may have experienced.
Our specialist settings provide personalised learning opportunities within nurturing, relational and trauma-informed environments, where positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
Help young people discover what is possible
We are looking for someone who sees potential where others may see barriers; someone who can inspire curiosity, encourage ambition and help young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed.
If you are passionate about Business Studies, enterprise and creating opportunities for young people, we would love to hear from you.
Join Melbury College and help us build relationships, inspire resilience and unlock potential.
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
Melbury College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with children's barred list information, where applicable, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks in accordance with statutory guidance.
Melbury College is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for pupils and staff.
Early applications are encouraged, as Melbury College reserves the right to close the vacancy and appoint a suitable candidate at any stage of the recruitment process.
Melbury College – Building Relationships. Inspiring Resilience. Unlocking Potential.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
1. A unique opportunity to help establish and shape Business Studies across three specialist educational settings.
2. The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference to young people's futures.
3. A welcoming, committed and supportive team of colleagues.
4. A strong relational and trauma-informed ethos.
5. Opportunities for professional development and collaboration across Melbury College.
6. The freedom to bring creativity, innovation and real-world experiences into vocational learning.
7. A rewarding role where pupils' achievements, progress and personal development are valued and celebrated.
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 16
- Size
- 50 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- lpattenden@melbury.merton.sch.uk
The role of Receptionist/Admin Assistant at a highly successful and respected medical and mental health needs Alternative Provision for young people in the borough of Merton CR4. We are looking to appoint a motivated Admin Assistant who will be fully trained in 'first day calling' and general admin duties . We need a calm and empathetic person to welcome people as they enter our building and support us in creating a positive environment for all
Lavender Campus provides education for all students in Merton who, because of medical and/or mental health needs are unable to attend school. The role will be based within provision, teaching year 9,10 and 11 students using Trauma Informed teaching strategies. Class sizes are small and our emphasis is on enabling our students to develop their independence and resilience through learning. We have high expectations of our students and this is reflected in our GCSE results.
Arranging a visit to Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lpattenden@melbury.merton.sch.uk.
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