Head of Business Studies

THE ROLE

Laureate Academy, part of Future Academies, seeks a committed, enthusiastic individual, confident in their subject to motivate and enthuse pupils. The Business Studies department is a collaborative team, the department are passionate about embedding an academically rigorous curriculum and assessment model across key stages.

You will be:

• Passionate about Business Studies and have excellent academic qualifications and thorough subject knowledge.
• Aligned with our educational vision and committed to a knowledge-led curriculum, with high ambitions for pupil attainment.

WHO WE ARE

Laureate Academy is a state-funded secondary school based in Hemel Hempstead. We are part of Future Academies, a Multi-Academy Trust which includes three primary schools and six secondary schools in and around London and Hertfordshire. We are motivated by a mission of social change and reducing educational inequality. Our school and Trust are unique in our approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum; our school motto is Libertas per cultum (Freedom through education), and in our strong emphasis on raising young people’s aspirations and outcomes through the teaching of classical and traditional subjects. Our children and young people study a bespoke curriculum developed by researchers at our Curriculum Centre, which places a focus on developing their cultural literacy and their awareness of the forces, words and events that have shaped our society today.

At Laureate Academy we are developing an academic culture where the highest standards are expected of staff and students. It is a dynamic and demanding school and one where students and staff are exceptionally well supported.

THE BENEFITS      

• The chance to make a difference to children’s and young people’s lives. Future Academies is of the belief that all children have the right to enriching education through a knowledge-rich and child-centric approach: our staff can therefore make a dramatic impact on the lives of these children.      
• Fast career progression. Because knowledge and intelligence, rather than length of service, are lauded and rewarded at Future Academies, teachers can quickly take up great responsibility, adding to their already exceptional experience and knowledge, joining the SLT or writing for the Trust’s Curriculum Centre, where our in-house textbooks are produced.      
• Excellent CPD. The Trust is knowledge-centric and encourages CPD at all levels with excellent opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust. This includes Leadership Development opportunities.      
• Knowledge-rich staff team. You will be working with a supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment with excellent resources. Being part of a Trust of schools enables you to share knowledge across a wider range of educational professionals.      
• Additional benefits. We also offer a range of employee benefits including an on-site gym, season ticket loan, Perkbox and Cycle to Work scheme. Our location is well served by public transport and we have free on-site car parking.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the post of Head of Business Studies at Laureate Academy, please complete our application form and kindly return it to recruitment@futureacademies.org for consideration.  

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 23rd May 2022

Please note that Future Academies reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Future Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post. 

Future Academies supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

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