Business Studies Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Prince Albert High School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

iPad for teachers

CPD opportunities

Supportive leadership

On-site parking

Positive school culture

Job summary

Prince Albert High School is seeking a dynamic Business Studies Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover. You will deliver an engaging curriculum and work closely with the Head of Department to maintain high standards across all lessons.

The role offers a supportive Trust environment, with ongoing professional development and opportunities to contribute to school growth as the school expands. Applicants should be committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, inspirational classroom practitioner with high expectations.
• Fully committed to learning, teaching and raising standards.
• Passionate about the subject; able to inspire students.
• Committed to helping all students reach their potential.
• Able to plan and deliver effective lessons with SLT guidance.
• Aims to create enrichment opportunities beyond the core curriculum.
• Promotes partnerships and collaborative working.
• Maintains a caring approach to learners.
• Strong subject delivery and assessment literacy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Business Studies lessons with high expectations.
• Collaborate with Head of Department to deliver an exceptional curriculum.
• Support students to raise attainment and life chances.
• Contribute to school improvement and quality assurance.
• Develop enrichment opportunities within the subject area.
• Plan lessons aligned to schemes of work and policies.
• Model professional conduct and promote inclusive learning.
• Engage in professional development and mentorship cycles.

Skills

Classroom practitioner

High expectations

Passionate about subject

Team collaboration

Tools

ICT integration

Job description

Business Studies Teacher (Maternity Cover)

MPS/UPS Negotiable

Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and passionate Business Studies Teacher to join our school on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. You will play a key role in supporting our students and contributing to the continued success of a growing school, whilst benefiting from the infrastructure and support of a highly successful Trust.

We are looking to appoint a Business Studies Teacher who is energetic, committed, and excited about producing an outstanding generation of young people who will not only transform their own life chances but make the world a better place. Having strong subject knowledge, the successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Department or Subject Lead in delivering an exceptional curriculum whilst quality assuring all lessons are fit for purpose.

Prince Albert High opened in 2021 with a year 7 cohort and you will be joining us as our school continues to grow. Prince Albert High is unique because it is one of the very few secondary schools where the incoming year 7 students and their families are well-known by our school. This is because the vast majority of our students come from our multi-academy trust's primaries. As the school enters its fourth year, you will have the opportunity to shape the school community and your career at Prince Albert High as the school grows.

We place bespoke professional development and support at the heart of all we do. We are relentless in the pursuit of excellence for all our stakeholders and firmly believe in the coaching model. Our mission is that through working together we aspire to achieve:

• An exceptional education for all our pupils in all our schools
  
• Exceptional people - to have the best team working with and for our pupils, through investing in the growth and development of our staff.
• An exceptional infrastructure - to have buildings, equipment, systems, processes, and policies that enable excellent education.
  
• Sustainability and growth - to be a resilient, nimble, and financially and environmentally sustainable organisation with sound financial management and strong governance
  

The successful candidate will be:

• A dynamic, inspirational, and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations of themselves and others
  
• Fully committed to learning, high-quality teaching and raising standards of all students
• Passionate about your subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff.
  
• Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential.
  
• Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people
  
• Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working. A role model for our students and staff
  
• Able to plan and prepare effective lessons, with direction from SLT and within the context of the school’s curriculum and schemes of work.
  
• Aspire to create enrichment opportunities for students to study additional aspects of the subject beyond the core curriculum.
  
• Ensure students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught.
  
• Ensure that all students achieve the least at chronological age or level or, if well below level, make significant and continuing progress towards achieving at chronological age level.
  

We can offer:

• An iPad for all teachers
  
• Excellent CPD opportunities
  
• Exceptionally supportive staff and leadership
  
• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn
  
• An opportunity to be a historic founding member of staff at a truly unique school in an already exceptional MAT
  
• A highly supportive leadership team and executive team invested in your growth and professional development
  
• A working culture that promotes diversity, equality, and social justice
  
• A caring working environment where your welfare is of paramount importance
  
• An opportunity to develop your leadership skills with an eye towards senior leadership in the future
  
• A well-resourced, hard -working and supportive team Excellent care and support for all staff
  
• Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for professional development
  
• A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff
  
• Commitment to School Teacher's pay and conditions
  
• Free car parking on site
  
• Opportunities for promotion and progression
  

Benefits:

As a PACT employee you will have access to benefits listed below:

• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 GP Helpline
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Free and confidential advice, information, and counselling service
• Well-being days

The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo satisfactory online checks, and successful applicants will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks.

If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge then we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. If you wish to arrange a visit, please contact Heathfield Primary School on 0121 464 6474 where they will make the necessary arrangements.

Further information about the school our outcomes and philosophy can be found on our Trust's website: www.the-pact.co.uk.

"This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role"

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Closing date: 20 October 2026