Teacher of Business Studies

The Oxford Academy; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in Oxford is seeking an inspiring Business Studies Teacher. This role emphasizes passionate teaching and supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds to realize their full potential. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons covering the Business Studies curriculum, with a commitment to inclusivity and real-world education. Join a dedicated team with a genuine drive to transform lives through education and support students' aspirations. Opportunities for professional growth and a vibrant community await the right candidate.

Benefits

£3,000 recruitment incentive annually

Free onsite gym

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working solutions

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Business Studies at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.
• Commitment to high-quality education and inclusive practices.
• Understanding of financial literacy and real-world economic awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Business Studies across the curriculum.
• Support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their potential.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team focused on improving student outcomes.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Commitment to inclusive practice

Ability to inspire students

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Business Education or related field

Job description

Business Studies Teacher – Overview

Business Studies is a valued and influential part of our curriculum, playing a vital role in equipping our students with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to thrive in further education, employment, and future careers. We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Business Studies Teacher who is passionate about improving life chances and supporting students to realise their full potential. You will join a small but committed team who work collaboratively to ensure that Business Studies remains a popular, high-quality, and successful subject across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. With strong links to local businesses and industries, the department provides students with meaningful exposure to real‑world enterprise, economics, and workplace opportunities, something particularly powerful in a community where positive pathways can be transformational. You will deliver engaging lessons across the Business Studies curriculum, teaching BTEC classes. The role requires a commitment to inclusive practice, ensuring every student can access high‑quality experiences and meaningful project work regardless of their background. This is a position for a teacher who believes in the transformative power of Business Education, someone who understands how financial literacy, enterprise thinking, and real‑world economic awareness can open doors for young people. You will be motivated by the opportunity to make a genuine difference in a community where your expertise, encouragement, and high expectations can have a profound impact on students' future choices, confidence, and aspirations.

Why Join Us

This is a particularly exciting and important moment to join our school. We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate professional with the expertise and determination to live out our values of 'commitment to others, commitment to learning.' These values shape everything we do and are reflected in the strong, supportive relationships across our community and in the purposeful learning culture we build for both students and staff. Working with a large number of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds, you will understand the impact that high expectations, consistency, and care can have on a young person's life. You will be deeply committed to removing barriers, raising aspirations, and ensuring every student, regardless of their starting point, can succeed. At The Oxford Academy, we believe education has the power to transform lives, families, and communities. We are proud of the difference we make every day, and we are looking for someone who shares our drive to ensure every student feels valued, challenged, and able to achieve their very best.

Our Vision, Why, and How

• Our Vision: for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously, and sustainably - to be better faster together.
• Our 'Why': children and young people only get one go at school - we aim to ensure it's the best possible one.
• Our 'How': through the highest support and challenge for each other, underpinned by shared principles.

Join The Oxford Academy on a Two Year Secondment - Make the Difference That Matters Most.

About The Oxford Academy

The Oxford Academy (TOA) is a school in active and ambitious transformation. With 56 % of our students eligible for pupil premium, this is a unique opportunity for passionate teachers to make a profound impact on the lives of our most disadvantaged learners. We are looking for high‑calibre, resilient educators who are motivated by challenge and inspired to be part of a genuine solution. TOA offers an environment where your expertise will have maximum influence, and where you’ll be supported to thrive.

What We Offer

• A dedicated and accessible SLT support model
• Protected time for staff wellbeing
• Centralised behavioural systems that genuinely work
• The chance to broaden your professional experience in a new context while staying within the River Learning Trust

As part of our commitment to securing excellent outcomes for students at TOA, all secondment posts include a £3 000 recruitment incentive per year of the secondment.

Professional Growth & Impact

• Bespoke CPD and clear career pathways through the River Learning Trust
• Supportive culture and workload policies that prioritise impact within a warm team culture, allowing you to excel without unnecessary burdens
• Moral purpose – Commitment to others, Commitment to learning
• Belonging & community – Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to transforming lives

Employee Benefits – Health & Wellbeing

• Free annual flu vaccines
• Free onsite gym available for staff use
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• 24‑hour access to a free counselling helpline (including family and debt advice)
• Flexible working solutions
• Reduced teaching time

Financial

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Eligible for a Blue Light Card – hundreds of offers/discounts on local and national stores
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff house offering low‑cost housing for overseas teachers in their first year of employment

Career Progression

• Opportunities for CPLD both within The Oxford Academy and within the wider River Learning Trust
• Developmental performance management conversations
• Networking and development opportunities across the River Learning Trust
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions

River Learning Trust

Our schools are united by shared principles, collaboration, and a belief in the power of education to change lives.