Head of Department Business Studies - St Thomas More Catholic Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head of Department for Business Studies to lead and inspire students. This role involves providing professional leadership, enhancing the curriculum, and fostering student engagement across all key stages. The successful candidate will join a well-reputed academy committed to excellence in education and student welfare. If you are dedicated to shaping young minds and have a vision for innovative teaching, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your leadership can make a significant impact on the lives of students and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within education.
• Strong understanding of Business Studies curriculum and pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership for Business Studies across all key stages.
• Inspire and encourage students to achieve their full potential.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching Business Studies

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Head of Department - Business Studies

MPS/UPS + TLR 2(b) £5724

Start date: 1st September 2025

Required for September 2025, we are seeking a talented Head of Department for Business Studies to inspire and encourage our students to achieve their full potential with Business. The successful candidate will play an active role within middle leadership, providing professional leadership for Business Studies across all key stages as well as a broad enrichment offer to inspire students.

St Thomas More Catholic Academy is an 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school with 1137 students on roll which has an excellent reputation throughout the area. On 1 November 2013 St Thomas More together with four primary academies formed the All Saints' Catholic Collegiate (MAC).

Visits to the Academy are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs S Walker at [e-mail].

To apply, please complete the attached CES application form and email it to Mrs Stacy Walker at [e-mail] along with the completed consent to references form, disclosure form, and recruitment monitoring form.

Your application should be on the Catholic Education Service application form which can be downloaded from our website: https://www.stmca.org.uk/key-information/vacancies/.

Closing Date: 9am on 28^th April 2025

Interviews are scheduled to take place W/C 28^th April 2025

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such, appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All appointments made are also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, and Right to Work in the UK.

STM Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the Prevent Duty.