10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    21 May 2026

Job details

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 based on experience + London Fringe Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic educator with a passion for the world of business? Leigh Academy Longfield is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Business Studies to join our dedicated team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire and guide students at Key Stages 4 and 5, fostering their understanding of business principles and practices.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A qualified teacher with a passion for Business Studies.
  • Someone who is enthusiastic, creative, and ready to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders.
  • A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and understands the link between business education and industry.

What the school offers its staff

Why Choose Us?

  • A Thriving Learning Environment: With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to excellence, we offer an environment where both staff and students thrive.
  • Supportive Team: Become part of a dedicated, collaborative team that values professional development, creativity, and a shared commitment to student success.
  • Innovative Teaching: Embrace a forward-thinking approach with opportunities to teach a diverse curriculum tailored to the modern business world.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.

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.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Leigh Academy Longfield

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
980 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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