Lead Teacher of Business Studies

Lead Teacher of Business Studies

MPS/UPS full-time + TLR allowance 2B (£4784)

Required for 1st January 2022

The College

Ideally situated for both Manchester and the stunning countryside of Saddleworth and the Pennines, the College is a very successful and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy within the Pinnacle Learning Trust.  

Our most recent OFSTED Inspection graded the school as ‘good’ in all areas and our Progress 8 score always indicates that students make good or better progress.  

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, well-motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious Lead Teacher of Business Studies to work in our Secondary College. We are specifically looking for someone who:

• has experience and knowledge of teaching GCSE Business (we currently deliver the Edexcel/Pearson specification) and Computing at KS3

• has the potential to become, or are already, an outstanding classroom practitioner with a real commitment to young people

• has the ability to devise, plan and deliver highly-differentiated, interactive and stimulating lessons

• can utilise assessment data effectively to plan lessons and target intervention

• has high expectations of pupils and the belief that all pupils, whatever their background, can achieve their full potential

• has the passion and desire for their subject to inspire and enthuse pupils of all abilities

• is an excellent team player who is creative and innovative in their approach to teaching

• is able to adapt and cope with any changes to the curriculum and the challenges this brings

The Person

The successful candidate will be an excellent practitioner with a passion for teaching.

If you are dynamic and imaginative, have the ability to lead and motivate and have the desire to play a significant role in our school, we want to hear from you!

The College provides an extremely supportive induction programme for new staff and excellent development opportunities.

Staff and Facilities

The Computing and Business Faculty is well resourced, with five classrooms, each equipped with PCs and projectors.  The successful applicant would have their own teaching base.  In addition there are five members of staff who teach within the team, including two Senior Leaders.

 The Curriculum

The Faculty delivers KS3 Computing, GCSE Business and the BTEC Diploma in Digital IT.

Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete the online TES application form and include up to two pages of supplementary information about what you would bring to the role based on your experience to date. Alternatively, you can complete a Trust application form which can be requested from and is returnable to the Principal’s PA. (dhu@hathershaw.org.uk)

If you require more information specifically about the role, please contact Curriculum Leader, Fida Rehman by email: fr@hathershaw.org.uk

The Hathershaw College is responsible for safe recruitment and promotes the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Closing Date: Noon, Tuesday 19th October 2021

Interviews: TBC