Teacher of Business Studies

The Methodist Church in Britain; Erith; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outer London Allowance

Regular training and development

Job summary

Leigh Academy Bexley, part of Leigh Academies Trust in Southeast London, is hiring for a one-year teaching post in Business Studies starting September 2026. The role focuses on showing students how business sits in everyday life and helps them develop skills for working life.

Early-career teachers are welcome; experience with MYP/DP or delivering the school's qualifications is valued though not required. DBS check is enhanced and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge of the business studies curriculum.
• Excellent leadership.
• Motivates and inspires students and staff to reach their potential.
• Collaborative, with the ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Energetic, with a can-do attitude.
• Passion for learning and for Business Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach Business Studies, helping students see its relevance to their lives.
• Develop students as young professionals ready for their future careers.
• Lead co-curricular activities, either within or outside the teaching subject.
• Champion safeguarding and the wellbeing of students and staff.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent leadership

Motivates and inspires

Collaborative

Energetic

Passion for learning

Job description

A one-year teaching post in Business Studies at Leigh Academy Bexley, a school within Leigh Academies Trust, starting September 2026. The role centres on teaching the subject so that students see its place in everyday life and build the skills they will need in working life. Early-career teachers are welcome, and experience of MYP, DP or delivering the school's qualifications is valued though not required. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Teach Business Studies, helping students see its relevance to their lives
• Develop students as young professionals ready for their future careers
• Lead co-curricular activities, either within or outside the teaching subject
• Champion safeguarding and the wellbeing of students and staff

Skills & knowledge

• Strong subject knowledge of the business studies curriculum
• Excellent leadership
• Motivates and inspires students and staff to reach their potential
• Collaborative, with the ability to build strong professional relationships
• Energetic, with a can‑do attitude
• Passion for learning and for Business Studies

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

Other

• Confident with strong career aspirations
• Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of the school community
• Willing to lead co‑curricular activities

Nice to have

• Experience of delivering the school's qualifications
• Experience of teaching MYP and/or DP

What’s offered

• Regular, first‑class training
• Support to flourish in the role
• Outer London Allowance
• Additional responsibilities available for the right candidate