Teacher of Business Studies

LeighAcademiesTrust; Erith; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Free virtual GP service

Collaborative MAT network

Outer London Allowance

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Bexley, part of Leigh Academies Trust, invites applications for a Teacher of Business Studies from September 2026. The successful candidate will inspire students, deliver engaging business lessons and contribute to the wider school community.

This permanent post offers MPS/UPS Outer London Allowance and opportunities to lead co-curricular activities, with ongoing professional development and a supportive, collaborative MAT network.

Qualifications

• Excellent leader with strong subject knowledge in business studies (desirable).
• Collaborative and able to build professional relationships.
• Motivates and inspires students and staff to achieve potential.
• Energetic with a can-do attitude and strong career aspirations.
• Committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead co-curricular activities within or outside the teaching subject.
• Deliver Business Studies to students and manage class progress.
• Engage with the Leigh Academies Trust network to share best practice.

Skills

Leadership

Collaborative

Motivates students

Energetic

Confident

Safeguarding

Co-curricular leadership

Job description

MPS/UPS (Outer London) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Leigh Academy Bexley is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Business Studies, joining us from September 2026.

The ideal candidate will have an infectious passion for Business Studies and will help all students understand the important role that the subject plays in all of our lives whilst also developing young professionals for the future. Whilst we welcome applications from ECTs, substantial experience of delivering at least some of the qualifications that we offer is desirable. Applicants that have previous experience in delivering MYP and/or DP are of strong interest to us but please note that this criterion is not essential.

We’d like to hear from candidates who are:

• An excellent leader, passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within the business studies curriculum area
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
• Energetic and have a can-do attitude
• Confident and has strong career aspirations
• Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and well-being of everyone at the school
• Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject

This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of MPS/UPS + Outer London Allowance + additional responsibilities available for the right candidate, commensurate with experience.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Bexley

Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self-improvement and learning.

We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world.

Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

Click here to find out more about our academy!

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.