Teacher of Business Studies (Part-Time)

Do you have what it takes to inspire the next generation of Business Entrepreneurs and develop skills and knowledge in students to prepare them for the 21st century in a world full of exciting new opportunities? Do you have a drive for improving student outcomes in innovative areas, including Business, ICT and Enterprise?

We are seeking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner who is an enthusiastic, innovative and engaging teacher of Business Studies with opportunities to teach Enterprise, Travel and Tourism and ICT to join a dynamic and expanding team at the Academy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher.
• Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• Contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
• To share and support the Academy’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Support and maintain collaborative relationships with staff and external professionals.
• The successful candidate must hold QTS or equivalent and an honours degree in Business Studies or related subject.

We would welcome applications from teachers early in their careers through to experienced staff

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic team at the forefront of change and to make a real difference to our drive to continue to raise standards of education in the Academy. If you believe that you have the passion, skills and abilities to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2026) recognised the strength of our provision, noting:

• “Every pupil who walks through the door of Joseph Leckie Academy is treated as an individual with potential.”
• “Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and are relentless in their drive to ensure that their needs are met.”
• “School leaders are passionate about improving pupils' life chances.”

This is an exciting time to join a school with strong standards and a culture built on high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Why join Joseph Leckie Academy?

You will be part of a school where:

• Inclusion is a genuine strength — “leaders work closely with families… to support pupils to thrive both academically and socially”.
• Staff are well supported and part of a skilled and collaborative team.
• Students are engaged, respectful and proud of their school.
• There is a clear commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.
• Staff across the Academy are friendly and supportive.
• High levels of staff retention.
• A high focus on staff well-being with staff social events, gym access, school counsellor, well-being coordinator for staff and an employee assistance programme.
• A large Academy with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our students and impact further on our wider community.

You will have/show:

• Practical skills and expertise as outlined in the Job description.
• A passion and vision for working with students in their personal, social and emotional needs as well as their academic development.
• The ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Experience of delivering Business Studies or related subjects at KS4 or equivalent.
• The ability to teach ICT at KS3 or equivalent.
• Confidence in dealing with students across different age ranges, particularly Key Stage 4 and 5.
• The ability to teach A Level / Level 3 courses offered in the department is highly desirable.
• The ability to teach a second subject when needed such as ICT, Computer Science, Media, or other related subjects is desirable.
• The passion to enrich the lives of our students and contribute to the development of Cultural Capital to enhance the life opportunities for our students.

Application process:

Please see the attached job description and person specification. When completing their application through My New Term, applicants should address how their experience to date has led them to apply for this post and how they meet the person specification.

Joseph Leckie Academy is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Monday 19th October 2026

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 19th October 2026