School jobs in United Kingdom

Akeley Wood School is a dynamic and friendly place to work with opportunities for professional development. We educate around 700 children across three campuses and have a progressive approach to teaching and learning. We strive for a holistic education at Akeley Wood and achieve this through the supportive environment and diverse breadth of learning and development within our School.

We look to recruit high calibre staff committed to achieving the highest standards and to actively take part in the school life.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Business to join our fantastic team.

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, “Thrive in a rapidly evolving world”.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

As a Teacher of Business and Economics, you will play a key role in inspiring students to think critically, creatively, and commercially. You will teach across Key Stages 4 and 5, delivering lessons that are engaging, relevant, and challenging, while ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their best. Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking department, you will help to develop innovative schemes of learning that bring business theory to life through real-world application. You will also contribute to the wider life of the school, promoting high standards, positive behaviour, and a genuine enthusiasm for the subject.

This is a permanent role, with flexibility for part-time and full-time hours. There is a proposed January 2026 start date but an Easter or September 2026 start date could also be possible for the right candidate.

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You are an energetic and committed teacher who can ignite curiosity and ambition in young people. With strong subject knowledge in Business and Economics, you approach teaching with creativity, rigour, and enthusiasm. You are well organised, reflective, and adaptable, with the ability to motivate and challenge students of all abilities. You value teamwork, communication, and continuous professional growth, and you take pride in creating a classroom culture where students feel confident to express ideas and take risks in their learning. A passion for helping students connect classroom learning with the wider world is essential.

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Access to My Staff Shop – £1,000’s of savings to be made across the year
• Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop
• 24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Care First, our Employee Assistance Program
• Free school lunches
• A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School
• Ongoing professional development

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 30th November 2025.

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.