What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic educator with a passion for the world of business? Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Business to join our dedicated team from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire and guide students at Key Stages 4 and 5, fostering their understanding of business principles and practices.
Are you ready to make a real impact? If you're passionate about business education and eager to inspire the next generation of business leaders, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with us at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy.
What the school offers its staff
Why Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy?
At Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, you'll join a thriving and growing business department, where GCSE Business Studies is a highly popular option. We have a strong track record of success in our business studies programs, consistently achieving excellent results. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, driven by a shared passion for empowering students to succeed in the business world.
Our Post 16 provision is robust, offering IB Business Management and BTEC Business Studies, providing a diverse range of pathways for our students. Furthermore, we are excited to be launching the Business Management and Admin T Level in September 2025, adding another exciting dimension to our curriculum.
As an IB World School, we cultivate a global perspective, encouraging students to think critically about business in an international context. Our focus on developing advanced business skills at Key Stage 5 ensures our students are well-prepared for university and future careers in a competitive global market.
This is a permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS based on experience.
Further details about the role
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.