Teacher of Business and Economics

Job overview

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

Hours: Core school hours

Sharnbrook Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher to join the Business and Economics Department. We are looking for a creative, passionate and energetic teacher who can work alongside the team as we strive to bring about rapid improvement to secure better progress for our learners.

The successful candidate will be a highly committed team player, with a true passion and an understanding of the strategies required to motivate and inspire students. They will play a part in promoting the subject throughout the school. For the right candidate a Leadership opportunity can be discussed.

Staff in the department are welcoming and supportive; it is that sense of ‘team’ that we feel gives every student the best opportunity for success.

Sharnbrook is an exceptional place to learn and work. We are an ambitious, forward thinking and fully inclusive community school, located in beautiful rural Bedfordshire. Our values guide our decision making, and central to all that we do is our mission is to ensure that all students achieve their academic and personal potential to reach destinations of purpose and choice. Our motto of ‘excellence, care and opportunity for all’ encapsulates our approach towards this aim.

Our students benefit from an ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum taught in impressive, specialist facilities. Students are well taught by highly knowledgeable subject experts, and supported by expert support staff. ‘Team Sharnbrook’ work together, in partnership with families, to ensure that every young person is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential. We expect students to excel, and ensure that they feel safe and happy in school, so that this expectation is realised. We understand the value of students’ personal development, and enable this through access to an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities and a comprehensive personal development curriculum. We are proud of the education that we offer to our young people, and would be delighted to welcome you to the academy to learn more about us. 

The ideal candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject
•  Experience of teaching at KS3 to KS4
•  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: 09/02/2026

Interviews will be held on: 23/02/2026

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.