Teacher of Business (Maternity Cover)
Full time, and fixed term for one year from November 2025.
Suitable for ECTs. Opportunities for teaching at Key Stages 4 and 5
Salary at TMS / UPS: £31,650 to £49,084 (Pay award pending)
Excellent training and support provided as standard
Good development opportunities
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher, who is focused on student progress, and who can inspire a passion for Business across key stages of mixed ability students to cover maternity leave.
You will have a thorough understanding of current curricula as well as strong classroom management and differentiation skills, and the ability to bring your enthusiasm and confidence to the classroom.
Do you want to join us? You will come to a school full of creative and intelligent students. You will find a capable and experienced team that support children’s learning and who are very proud that OFSTED rates our pastoral care as a strength of our schools. We have one non-negotiable: you must be passionate about the care, happiness and learning of the children you’ll work with.
We value our staff and believe in them. We offer you training and support to develop, along with a friendly and supportive team of colleagues to work with too.
Our core rule is simple: you must care about our students. They are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united in our mission to provide them with the best possible educational experience.
Wigston Academies Trust comprises Wigston Academy (11–16) and Wigston College (16–19). Both institutions were rated as “Strong Good” in their latest OFSTED inspections (May and June 2022).
If you’re curious to learn more, we warmly invite you to visit us. Come and see what makes our community special—we’re confident you’ll like what you find.
Closing date for applications: 10am, Wednesday, 24th September 2025
Interview date: TBC
We reserve the right to interview at any point during the application process so early applications are encouraged.
Only applicants who meet our selection criteria will be invited to an interview.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse and to promoting their welfare, and we expect that everyone who comes to work for us will share the same commitment. Fulfilling this responsibility includes making sure that our recruitment process includes a range of measures to identify those who may be unsuitable to work with children and young people. In addition, all roles within the school are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post may also be subject to further DBS re-checks at appropriate intervals.