We are seeking a Subject Leader for Business Studies, to ensure the department is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives of the school. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing high standards of teaching and learning as well as playing a major role in the development of school policy and practice. 

We would like you to have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• A passion for teaching and education in its widest sense

• Excellent subject and curriculum knowledge

• Experience of teaching Business Studies at all Key Stages, Economics at A-Level and demonstrating a positive impact on student progress and outcomes

• Ability to articulate an ambitious and appropriate vision for the department

• Ability to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge both staff and students

• Ability to manage staff with structured challenge, support and CPD

• Ability to coach and train others to be highly effective teachers

• Ability to analyse and use data to raise departmental performance

• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication with a range of stakeholders

• A willingness to undertake Continuing Professional Development and Learning (CPDL)

• The ability to show initiative, to multi-task and develop existing skills

• Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility and a sense of humour

• Ability to cope with pressure and demonstrate a calm and measured response

• A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours.  We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’.