Teacher of Business Studies

Job Vacancy
Teacher of Business Studies
Scale: T1 T9 £32,916 to £51,048
Full Time
Fixed term contract from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2027
(to cover maternity leave)

If you are:

• A dynamic classroom practitioner with a clear sense of purpose and high expectations
• A flexible and creative teacher able to inspire and enthuse
• A Business Studies teacher committed to excellence
• Someone who teaches with enthusiasm and generates real excitement in their subject
• Dedicated to your own professional development

We can offer:

• The opportunity of working in a well-resourced, innovative and supportive department
• The opportunity to teach across the full ability range from 11 - 19
• Excellent professional development opportunities in a large successful school
• A supportive and generous well being offer including:
• Supportive staff wellbeing team who host a staff briefing every Friday morning whereby breakfast is provided for all.
• Recognition and reward for the weekly nominated staff member of the week
• Frequent staff surveys and SLT focus groups
• A supportive and comprehensive CPD package
  
• A new starter induction programme and coffee morning
  
• Quarterly well-being coffee and cake support groups
• External invigilators are employed to protect curriculum time to support teaching staff with marking during busy periods.
  
• Clear directed time with teacher meetings minimised to one meeting per week.

Staff also have access to the Schools Advisory Wellbeing Package which have a wide range of complementary wellbeing services and can offer support as follows:-

• Unlimited Counselling
• Cancer and Chronic Conditions Support
• GP Phone Consultations
• Menopause Support
• Physiotherapy and much more

Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 24th September 2026
Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Application forms can be downloaded from our website www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk
Please e-mail completed application forms to hr@thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

We ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.