Teacher of Business Studies @ Chelsea Football Academy

Are you an outstanding and aspiring practitioner who has a passion for teaching elite young athletes to achieve the highest academic standards alongside their sporting success?

Glyn School is proud to partner with Chelsea Football Club to deliver an elite youth academy for students. Based at Chelsea’s world-class training ground in Cobham, the programme combines high-quality GCSE, BTEC and A-Level education with professional level football training, supporting students who aspire to a career in sport while achieving academic success.

We are now seeking a passionate Teacher of Business Studies to join our team and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons on-site at Chelsea Football Club’s Cobham Training Ground. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the learning experience of talented young athletes as they work towards their academic and sporting ambitions.

Your opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your teaching career within a highly successful and forward thinking secondary school, where innovation, collaboration and professional growth are actively encouraged.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will need to be:

• Passionate about Business
• A pro-active member of the team with a can-do approach
• Flexible and committed
• Passionate about the students’ learning and welfare
• Keen to be part of the wider school community

About Glyn School

Glyn School is a high performing school, with an Ofsted ranking of ‘Outstanding’ since 2009. Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with a flourishing and successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic, sporting and artistic excellence.

Glyn School has a reputation for challenging and stretching students with engaging and enriching teaching across all key stages. Our values sit at the heart of all we do and underpins our aspiration that every student leaves us equipped with the resilience and drive that will enable them to forge rewarding futures for themselves. A love of learning and achievement is founded on the virtues of integrity, kindness, respect and endeavour: at Glyn School we also seek to inspire students not just academically, but as healthy, well rounded young people, who will contribute positively to society.

Learning and teaching is at the heart of Glyn School. We aim to deliver lessons that inspire and engage students who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential. Teachers who have a passion for their subject and build strong relationships with their students cultivate a ‘love of learning’ that ultimately sees the young people we teach make exceptional progress.

We firmly believe that high quality professional development is an important part of excellent teaching and we enthusiastically pursue ongoing teacher development: CPD, no matter where a teacher is in their career, is part of the fabric and culture of the school.

Why work at Glyn School

• An environment where peers and Line Managers offer exceptional support for and emphasize staff well-being
• Exceptional opportunities for development
• An opportunity to work collaboratively across the wider GLF MAT
• Recognition of previous school continuous service

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Established in 2012, GLF is a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details:

Start Date: January 2027

Contract Type: Permanent

Pay Scale: GLF MPR/UPR (Fringe)

Working Hours: Full-time (Please note, Chelsea Football Club's academic year runs from August – June)

Closing Date: Friday 18th September at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC