Head of Business & Computer Studies

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD strategy

Mentors for staff development

Cross-trust activities

Wellbeing support

Living Wage employer

Job summary

City Academy in Birmingham seeks a Head of Business & Computer Studies to lead the department, drive up standards, and raise aspirations for staff and students within CORE Education Trust. The role emphasizes progression, success, and division-wide collaboration.

The post involves acting as a role model for staff, with a focus on staff development, wellbeing, and cross-trust activities. Visa sponsorship is not available and January 2027 start is expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to driving up standards, expectations and aspirations.
• Acting as a role model for staff within the department.

Responsibilities

• Drive up standards, expectations and aspirations within the department.
• Help staff and students regularly experience success and a sense of progression.
• Act as a role model for staff within the department.

Skills

Commitment to standards

Role model for staff

Job description

Head of Business & Computer Studies post at City Academy, an 11-16 co-educational school in CORE Education Trust, a multi-academy trust of four Birmingham academies. The postholder leads the department and drives up standards, expectations and aspirations so that staff and students regularly experience success and progression. The post also carries a role-model responsibility for staff within the department. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is January 2027.

What the job involves

• Drive up standards, expectations and aspirations within the department
• Help staff and students regularly experience success and a sense of progression
• Act as a role model for staff within the department

Skills & knowledge

• Demonstrated commitment to driving up standards, expectations and aspirations
• Acting as a role model for staff within the department

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Commitment to improving the lives of young people at City Academy

What’s offered

• CPD strategy designed to support career aspirations
• Access to experienced mentors with a strong record of staff development
• Cross-trust activities, including the Echo Eternal arts initiative and The COREus Choir
• Support and training to foster a culture of wellbeing
• Living Wage employer