Teacher of Business Studies (and Economics)

ARK SCHOOLS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a high-performing school seeking a committed Business teacher. Join an inspirational team at an all-through school, dedicated to fostering a love of learning and achieving long-term impact. This role offers a chance to make a significant difference in students' lives through excellent planning and coaching. With a focus on professional development and shared resources, you will thrive in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about education and ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly coaching

Year group planning time

Whole-school professional development

Access to resources via Ark network

Qualifications

• Experience in raising attainment in Business Studies and Economics.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional Business education.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a vision for an exceptional Business education.
• Contributing to a high-performing school environment.

Skills

Business Studies

Economics

Teaching

Coaching

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an exceptional teacher of Business, ready to join our high-performing school and contribute to achieving our mission. This is a unique opportunity to showcase what education can achieve. We seek a committed teacher who can deliver their vision for an exceptional Business education through excellent planning, coaching, and teaching. This is an exciting role in an exceptional school, working alongside an inspirational team both within King Solomon Academy and with the Professional Pathways team across the Ark network.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of raising attainment in Business Studies (and Economics)

To apply

Visit kingsolomonacademy.org/current-vacancies for more information about the school and this role. The deadline is Thursday 15th May 2025. To discuss the role, please email the Principal’s PA, Abi Saleh, at [e-mail] or call 0207 563 6901. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may close earlier depending on response. Early application is encouraged.

Benefits

We believe in aiming high, working together, being kind, and leading the way. We invest in your growth and development through weekly coaching, year group planning time, and whole-school professional development. Our approach supports teachers to thrive through shared planning, training days, and access to resources via the Ark network.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

We are a genuine all-through school, with pupils from nursery to sixth form across two sites. Our primary focus is on long-term impact, starting with a love of learning in our primary school. We employ a mastery approach in primary education, emphasizing explicit teaching of skills and concepts, enriched by a diverse curriculum. Our specialist teaching model allows expert instruction in PE, music, art, humanities, and science.

In 2019, we merged with Ark Paddington Green Academy to form King Solomon Academy, with dedicated sites for younger and older pupils. We offer extensive outdoor and shared resources, including a nursery for 2-4-year-olds, outdoor gardens, and sports facilities.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can do their best work and reach their full potential. We value diverse perspectives to strengthen our community. For more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click here.

Safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and disclose any unspent convictions or cautions. Disclosure does not necessarily exclude employment. For more information, click here.

Please note applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is advised.