Head of Business Studies

The Role

This role is perfect for a teacher ready to make the transition to the their first curriculum leadership role or an experienced Head of Department seeking an exciting challenge.

The successful candidate will share the school’s vision and the belief that all young people can achieve at high levels.

This role involves teaching and leading Business Studies and Economics across KS4 and KS5, with significant career progression available for the best candidates.

Job Purpose

This is a Middle Leadership Role responsible for driving exceptional pupil outcomes in Business Studies and Economics. Your purpose is to ensure that pupils want to study the subject(s) you are passionate about at KS4, 5 and beyond. Your purpose is to provide them with the skills, attitudes and academic qualifications to flourish in life beyond school.

Main Responsibilities

In the classroom

You will support the building of a strong classroom culture by creating strong relationships with pupils, organised classroom environments and a sense of joy in all learning. You will teach great lessons all of the time and are responsible for assessment creation, moderation and analysis. You take responsibility for an ongoing excellent quality of teaching and drive pupil learning within your subject areas, including the provision of quality coaching for team members. You are responsible for continual curriculum evaluation and improvement to drive outcomes across Phases 4 & 5.

Around the classroom

You will act as a role model for colleagues and pupils at all times and will be a visible presence around the school. You create a culture of ongoing CPD for colleagues, both delivering CPD and supporting others to take ownership of their own development. You are constantly developing professional understanding around all aspects of the role, including subject knowledge, understanding of child development and additional pupil needs. Crucially you will work closely with families to support them to effectively support their children, operating with sensitivity, empathy and high expectations.

Beyond the classroom

You will support learning beyond the classroom by organising trips and extracurricular enhancements for your subject. You will always follow all school practices and protocols relating to Safeguarding and Child Protection and will act as a guardian and steward of the building and the community, ensuring that resources are taken care of and managed effectively. You will proactively take responsibility for your own development, seeking opportunities to learn, grow and lead and you will hold your team to account through supportive and clear leadership.

You will undertake any other responsibilities and duties as directed by the Academy Leadership Team.

Person Specification

• QTS and a good honours degree (R);

• At least two years teaching experience at Secondary level (R);

• Values driven (R);

• Excellent analytical numeracy and literacy (D);

• Strong and evidenced teaching ability, focused on excellent

outcomes for all, especially the most vulnerable (D);

• Excellent communication & organisational skills (D);

• Proven ability to motivate others towards aspirational goals  (D).

We will invest in any necessary training for you.