Business Studies Teacher

Posted on: 02/12/2025 – Final date to receive applications: 07/02/2026

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Fixed term (December 2026)

Start date: As soon as possible

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Business to join our forward‑thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher to deliver engaging Business lessons across KS4 and KS5, while also contributing to our KS3 Innovation & Technology curriculum.

• Teach Business Studies at GCSE and A Level, inspiring students to think critically and creatively about the world of enterprise, finance, and marketing.
• Deliver engaging and practical Innovation & Technology lessons at KS3, helping younger learners develop problem‑solving, design, and entrepreneurial thinking skills.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive department that values creativity, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Contribute to curriculum development and extra‑curricular opportunities such as enterprise clubs, competitions, or trips.

• A qualified teacher (QTS) or working towards, with strong subject knowledge in Business Studies.
• Able to deliver high‑quality lessons that motivate and challenge students.
• Motivated by innovation, enterprise, and preparing students for the world beyond school.

Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. Our school serves a diverse student population and we are proud of the relationships we build with families and the wider community. Located in Bexleyheath, just 30 minutes from central London by train, it offers an excellent environment to both live and work. With a brand‑new sixth‑form centre and investment in teaching spaces, it’s an exciting time to join our team.

• Career development and training
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  Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Programme. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programmes, including Ambition Institute’s Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits
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  Pension plan, healthcare and financial support.
• Lifestyle perks
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  Discounted gym memberships, travel deals and electric vehicle incentives.

Contract: Fixed term until December 2026
Salary: UQT – UPR (Outer London Weighting) + well‑being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Closing date: 6 February 2026
Interviews: 26 February 2026

We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We embrace diversity, promote equality of opportunity and are committed to safeguarding and welfare of our pupils.