Head of Business Studies
The Grange Academy
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (£29,344 - £44,919) + TLR2b (£5,190)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2023
- Apply by:
- 2 July 2023
Job overview
The Role
This is a superb and exciting opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and resilient Head of Business Studies to join Business Department to support Principal and school to ensure that they can provide a safe and nurturing learning environment to all the young people in their care.
The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and subject to any amendments due to government legislation.
The Head of Department will provide leadership for the relevant Academy department, developing the quality of teaching and ensuring high quality learning takes place and that outstanding attainment and progress is secured at all key stages. In developing the Curriculum provision, the Head of Department will work closely with the Curriculum Centre and Trust subject leads, aligning their work with the Future Curriculum Design principles and Eight Habits. In KS3, there is a Trust requirement to use centrally produced Curriculum Centre resources. The Head of department will also be responsible for creating a happy, dynamic, innovative culture in the department and ensuring all staff are performing to an outstanding standard and are happy and motivated in doing so.
Who we are
The Grange Academy is a flourishing mixed, non-selective secondary school and sixth form based in Bushey, Hertfordshire.
We are a proud member of Future Academies: a flourishing multi-academy trust, founded with the aim of improving the life chances and raising the aspirations of young people. We offer a rich and stimulating education comprised of a knowledge-rich curriculum, diverse cultural and extra-curricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system. All children and young people are welcomed in our inclusive community, and all are challenged to be the best they can be.
This ethos is embodied in our Trust values - Knowledge, Aspiration, and Respect - and in our motto, libertas per cultum (“freedom through education”).
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 teachers 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 and support staff 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.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying to the post of Head of Business Studies at The Grange Academy, please click on the Apply button to complete an application form.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date: Noon on 2nd July 2023
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Grange Academy is part of Future Academies which is an educational charity and multi-academy trust. It is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people. Therefore, the trust expects all members of staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. To this end, both an ‘Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service’ check and a ‘Barred List’ check will be required for this role.
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About The Grange Academy
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