Teacher of Business and Economics

Job overview

Salary: UQTS or MPS/UPS - Leadership opportunity for the right candidate

Hours: Full time or Part Time / Core school hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a dynamic and inspirational practitioner to join our Economics and Business Studies Department from September 2026.  We offer KS5 Economics  (Edexcel) and KS4 & KS5 Business.  Due to the popularity of Economics at Sharnbrook Academy, we are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher with a specialism in Economics.  Applicants with strong industry experience and a genuine passion for teacher are also encouraged to apply.   You will be joining an experienced team and there is an option of part-time working for a Teacher of Economics or full-time for a Teacher of  both Economics and Business Studies.

This post will be wonderfully rewarding experience for the successful candidate as they will be joining a supportive team which is part of our wider Meridian family of teachers.

The ideal candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status desirable although not essential.  Applicants with strong industry experience and a genuine passion for teaching are encouraged to apply, particularly if candidates have lecturing or experience in an educational setting. 
• Degree in specialist subject
•  Evidence of securing high outcomes from students
•  Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning
•  Commitment to continuing professional development
•  Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support
•  Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust schools
•   Believe that students make the best progress when teaching is well planned and well delivered

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 13th April 2026

Interviews will be held: wc 20th April 2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.