Subject Lead Business Studies

ARK SCHOOLS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Greater London is seeking a committed Business Studies Teacher. You will be responsible for creating engaging and challenging curricula for KS3 and KS4 students. This role emphasizes the delivery of high-quality lessons and ensuring all pupils can thrive. Ark Acton Academy offers extensive training and professional development opportunities, fostering a supportive environment for both staff and students. Join us in our mission to transform education in our community.

Benefits

Twice as many training days

Weekly staff training

Coaching for every teacher

Access to professional development

Free use of our leisure centre

Access to school counsellor

Responsibilities

• Develop a knowledge-rich Business Studies curriculum for KS3.
• Prepare a KS4 curriculum and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Ensure all pupils reach their potential.

Job description

About The Role

Main purpose of the job: To contribute to developing Ark Acton Academy into a great school by teaching a challenging Business Studies curriculum, teaching highly effective lessons, and constantly reflecting on your practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop a knowledge‑rich Business Studies curriculum for KS3 that excites and inspires pupils, and prepare a KS4 curriculum through which pupils can flourish; deliver the highest quality lessons to pupils and ensure all pupils reach their potential.

Contact [e-mail] for further questions about the role.

Benefits

• Twice as many training days as standard
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
• Coaching for every teacher
• Access to high‑quality, regular professional development
• Subject‑specific knowledge development
• Free use of our leisure centre
• Access to the school counsellor
• Find out more about the benefits we offer at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

About Us

Ark Acton is a good school, and we are on a mission to make it a great school. From a strong sapling to a mighty oak, be part of our growth. At Ark Acton we think teaching is the best job in the world.

We have high expectations for our pupils – and our staff – but we know that by working as a team and committing to our mission we can shape the future.

Visit arkacton.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click this link.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offences Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.