Subject Network Lead of Business and Economics

INTERNAL VACANCY FOR SUBJECT NETWORK LEAD OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

Hours of work: 4 Annual days of cover to schools

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team as Subject Network Lead of Business and Economics. This key role will advocate for Business and Economics and to work collaboratively with others to improve the quality and success of teaching in the subject area across the Family of Schools.

Providing academy subject leaders with advice and support on delivering Business and Economics CPD, standardisation and moderation opportunities across the year. You will also ensure best practice is demonstrated and shared across the schools. Occasional travel between Meridian School sites is required for this role and as this is an internal role it is expected that the base location, for travel claims, will be the candidates existing school.

The Opportunity

• A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team.
• £1500 allowance plus 4 days cover per year
• Provide strong professional advice to drive improvement across the subject area.
• Work closely with the Trust Executive Board and Senior Management Team.
• Deliver, participate, and support Teaching School Hub events as required.

The ideal candidate:

• Have a good educational background with evidence of CPD.  
• Good educational background including honours degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of current issues facing subject departments and key ways to improve outcomes.
• Ability to provide clear evaluation and strategies for improvement for leadership teams and departments.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively influence.
• Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude.
• Have Qualified Teacher Status.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role, please download the job description and person specification below.

Closing date for applications is: Monday 3rd June 2024 at 09:00am

Interview to take place on: Thursday 13th June 2024

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.