Head of Business Studies

St Thomas More is a good school (Ofsted 2022) committed to high standards of growth and professional development. The school is popular – always oversubscribed beyond our admission limit – and well respected in the local community. We are a successful school with a large sixth form located near Willenhall, with easy access to the M6 motorway network.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Business Studies. The successful applicant will be an inspirational and creative teacher with a passion for their subject. They will be committed to their own development and that of their department, and will have designated protected time to support improvements. They will have a track record of achieving excellent results and improving student outcomes. They will have demonstrated resilience and determination in their approach and will have a sustained and excellent record of attendance and punctuality in meeting deadlines. They will be able to demonstrate a committed record of enhancing and fostering colleagues an students well-being.

The Business Studies team consists of four qualified practitioners who very much work in a cohesive and collaborative way. Business Studies is taught at KS4 and KS5, it is a popular option amongst students and is a successful department which also offers Accounting at KS5. There are whiteboards and visualisers in each classroom and all staff have their own classrooms.

In return our school can offer you a welcoming and inclusive environment, with a culture of openness and transparency. We value highly the wellbeing of all our staff and offer a number of benefits to support this. You’ll also benefit from support, mentoring and development tailored to you, training linked to NPQML and NPQSL and further CPD supported by the diocese and local SCITT providers. Teachers flourish at St Thomas More, and we offer fantastic career advancement for teachers at all levels.

St Thomas More Catholic School is a very special place. Students are friendly, enthusiastic and eager to learn. Staff are caring, supportive and dedicated to finding the true potential in every one of our students.

For more information, and to request an application pack, please contact Jodie Massie at Hays Education

T: 07761446571

E: st.thomas.more@hays.com

Please also see our recruitment site for more information on working at St Thomas More Catholic School: https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/st-thomas-more

Closing date: Monday 17th April 2023

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.