Lead Teacher

Wootton Academy Trust; Wootton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Wootton is seeking a qualified Business teacher to join their supportive team. The post can be permanent, full-time, or part-time and is suitable for both ECTs and experienced teachers. This role involves developing the Business curriculum, teaching up to Year-11 GCSE, and nurturing student success in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Business and be committed to ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate subject knowledge in Business.
• High expectations for student achievement.
• Experience teaching GCSE Business or ability to cover up to Year-11 GCSE.
• Right to live and work in the UK; excellent spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the Business subject, delivering outcomes for students.
• Teach up to Year-11 GCSE and offer a second subject where applicable.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support pupils’ progress.
• Participate in professional development and help staff progress.

Skills

Graduate subject knowledge in Business

High expectations for student achievement

Experience teaching GCSE Business

Excellent spoken English

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Business teacher to join a dynamic and supportive department at Wootton Academy Trust. The post is permanent, full‑time or part‑time and suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher. The successful candidate will have a passion for learning and teaching, the skills to inspire and motivate students to achieve the very best they can, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the Business subject, delivering spectacular outcomes for students.
• Teach up to Year‑11 GCSE and offer a second subject where desirable.
• Work within the Trust’s Business & Economics team, collaborating with colleagues to support pupils’ progress.
• Participate in a culture of professional development and help staff progress within the Trust.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate subject knowledge in Business.
• High expectations for student achievement.
• Experience teaching GCSE Business (desirable) or ability to cover up to Year‑11 GCSE.
• Right to live and work in the UK; excellent spoken English is essential.
• For ECTs: readiness to integrate into the Trust and fully engage in professional development.

Commitment & Values

Wootton Academy Trust is committed to diversity in our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value a disruption‑free environment where subjects are respected, teachers are empowered to teach, and students are keen to learn. Our Trust prioritises meeting the professional development needs of staff, enabling them to progress within the Trust.

Subject Context

We reintroduced GCSE Business at Wootton this year, and over 100 students are currently studying it. The subject is highly popular and we anticipate continued growth in the coming years. The successful Lead Teacher will play a key role in developing a high‑standard Business curriculum for the next generation.