Business Studies Teacher

Teacher of Business Studies (Including T Level Management and Administration)

Academy: Outwood Academy Adwick

Start Date: September 2026 or January 2027 (subject to negotiation)

Salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

• Deliver engaging and high‑quality lessons at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5, inspiring students to develop a love for business and problem‑solving.
• Contribute to a broad and balanced curriculum and support initiatives to increase the uptake of Business at KS4 and KS5.
• Collaborate with the Head of Department and Senior Leadership Team to drive achievement and raise standards in the department.
• Implement a wide range of teaching and learning strategies, including Assessment for Learning (AfL), to continually improve student performance.
• Use student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards.
• Maintain high expectations for all students and communicate effectively with students and their parents, both orally and in writing.
• Work collaboratively as part of the team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrate creativity in problem‑solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.

• Qualified teacher with a passion for Business.
• Experience teaching at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 and ability to motivate and engage learners.
• Commitment to student success and continuous professional development.
• Innovative approach to teaching, with an interest in shaping the future of business education.
• Degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject, teaching qualification, and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Recent and relevant teaching experience, including assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Confidence in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, spreadsheets) and understanding how these tools can enhance student learning.
• Professionalism, ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.

At this moment in time, we are not offering sponsorship for overseas applicants.

• Competitive salary with automatic pay progression and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Professional Development:
  Extensive CPD opportunities, free access to the National Institute of Teaching (NIT) and the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE), and a dedicated Computer Science Director to support learning.
• Workload Support:
  Managed workload through a Workload Charter and a guaranteed minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
• Wellbeing & Flexibility:
  Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Inclusive Excellence:
  Outwood Academy Adwick has achieved the IQM Inclusive Schools Award and is recognized for excellence in inclusion.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.