Barnsley College
Barnsley
£28,964 - £32,532 per year
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
20 October 2025
Apply by:
5 October 2025
Job overview
Business Teacher
Department: Business
Salary: £28,964 to £32,532 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2265 | Closing Date: Sunday, 5th October 2025
The Opportunity
As our Business Teacher you will be part of a friendly team and play a key role in inspiring and preparing the next generation of business professionals Your lessons will be dynamic and engaging bringing the T Level curriculum to life by focusing on vital topics such as Law risk management and compliance. By embedding industry standards and real-world practices into your teaching you will not only build our student's knowledge but also equip them with essential employability skills to thrive in the workplace.
You will also have the opportunity to design and adapt creative teaching resources that cater to the diverse needs of your students ensuring every learner can engage with and succeed in their studies. Staying up to date with the latest developments in T Level frameworks particularly in Legal will also enable you to deliver a cutting-edge curriculum that reflects the evolving demands of the industry.
Assessing and supporting our students' progress will be a core part of your role helping each learner to reach their full potential. You will guide them towards success in exams and workplace assessments while preparing them for exciting progression opportunities.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will work closely with your colleagues and industry professionals to create a rich learning environment that bridges education and real-world practice. Additionally, you will have plenty of opportunities to engage in professional development enhancing your subject expertise and refining your teaching techniques to deliver the best possible experience for our students.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of aspiring legal and business professionals by delivering cutting edge T Level qualifications. You will bring real world legal concepts into the classroom inspiring students and equipping them with skills for higher education and the workplace.
About You
You will be a dynamic and passionate educator, eager to inspire the next generation of business professionals. With a strong understanding of law, risk management, and compliance, you will bring real-world business concepts to life within the T Level curriculum. Your ability to embed industry practices into your teaching will ensure that our students gain both the knowledge and employability skills needed to succeed in the workplace.
A background in business, law, or a related field will enable you to deliver engaging lessons that bridge the gap between education and industry. Whether you are already a qualified teacher or willing to work towards a teaching qualification, your experience in further education, training, or industry-led teaching will be invaluable in supporting our students' success.
You will take a student-centred approach, creating innovative learning materials that cater to a diverse range of learners. Your guidance will help students excel in their exams and workplace assessments, preparing them for higher education and employment opportunities.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
* Level 3 qualification in the relevant subject area
* Teaching qualification (must be willing to work towards PGCE if Level 5 not already held)
* GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
* Relevant industry experience
Reasons to join us
* We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
* Teachers' Pension Scheme
* We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
* Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
* 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
* Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
* Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
* Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
* Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
* Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
* Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
* Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
* On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
* Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
* Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
* A range of flexible working opportunities
* Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
* Short- and Long-Term development commitments
* Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
* Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
* Reward and Recognition
* Having your voice heard at every level
* Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 5th October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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About Barnsley College
Barnsley College
Church Street, Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2YW
United Kingdom
Barnsley College is rated outstanding by Ofsted. It has approximately 9,000 students and offers various programmes including vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, technical courses (T Levels), part-time and Higher Education courses.
Barnsley College is an outstanding place to work; our vision is to Transform Lives, not just for our students but for our staff too, and we encourage them to dream big.
We employ approximately 800 people, making us one of the region's largest employers.
To ensure we retain our excellent people we invest in our workforce, giving them access to training, development and career progression opportunities. We also reward and look after our staff with generous annual leave entitlements, wellbeing programmes, regular staff development and networking events, flexible working opportunities, and many discounts and offers, such as reduced gym membership.
Colleagues tell us that they like working at the College and this is reflected by our staff survey which consistently shows a high satisfaction rate.
The College offers the following benefits to its staff in addition to competitive salaries:
* Generous leave entitlement (Teaching Staff – 55 days, Support and Management Staff – 47 days)
* Access to Local Government or Teachers' Pension Scheme
* Cycle to work (cycle purchase scheme)
* Excellent access to the College by public transport
* Northern Rail season ticket scheme
* Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme including on-site health checks, access to smoking cessation services and weight management group
* Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and parental leave and opportunities for job sharing and flexible working
* Training and Development including support for teaching staff to achieve a recognised teaching qualification, job related training and development for all staff to encourage career progression
* Reduced price gym membership for College staff at the Honeywell Sports Village facility
* Membership of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield (contributory) through Payroll
* Discounted hairdressing, beauty and complementary therapies available at Images salon
* Access to support and advice on a range of financial, wellbeing and individual matters (including IMASS portal and access to counselling services)
* Access to a benefits website offering discounts at a number of retailers
* Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Wherever your expertise lies, if you'd like to work at a highly successful College in a supportive and nurturing environment, then you're looking in the right place.
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