Head of Department for Business

Deltatrust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head of Department for Business to lead a thriving academy. This role offers the chance to shape the future of students in a supportive environment, focusing on academic excellence and personal growth. You will be instrumental in driving the department's vision, ensuring high-quality education, and fostering a collaborative culture among dedicated staff. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development, this opportunity promises a rewarding career path in education. Join a team that values respect, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence.

Benefits

Membership to Teachers Pension Scheme

Technology scheme

Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Access to discounts platform

24/7 access to online GP

Gym & fitness discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Free annual flu jab

Employee Assistance Programme

Menopause Support Service

Qualifications

• Proven track record in educational leadership and management.
• Experience in strategic planning and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Department to achieve academic excellence.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance student learning and development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Management

Educational Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

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Job profile

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference: REQ00004406
Date posted: 14/02/2025
Application closing date: 05/03/2025
Location: Nottingham (Carlton le Willows)
Salary: MPR / UPR, (£31,650 to £49,084) with an additional TLR2C payment of £8,279 per annum.
Annual weeks: 52
Contractual hours: 32.5
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: Education

Job description

Carlton le Willows Academy are looking to appoint a Head of Department for Business to join our academy in September 2025 on a full time, permanent basis.

Your new school

Carlton le Willows Academy is a thriving and successful school committed to supporting the personal growth and academic success of all its students. Once you step through the doors you will find dedicated, enthusiastic staff working with committed and focused students, keen to achieve their very best.

An exciting place to learn, the Academy boasts a brand new state of the art building and a purpose built sixth form centre. There is currently more work ongoing in our West block to create new science labs and purpose built classrooms, all designed to ensure a bright future for the generations of students to come.

The Carlton le Willows family is proud of our long standing record of academic achievement with students results consistently placing us amongst the top performing schools in the county.

Carlton le Willows students know that they come to a happy school where discipline, hard work and learning go hand in hand with respect, courtesy and kindness.

To learn more about Carlton le Willows Academy please visit our website at www.clwacademy.org.uk.

Results

With a consistent record of high academic attainment, Carlton le Willows remains one of the top performing schools in the area. In summer 2024, 80% of students achieved a Grade 5 or above in English, with 63% of students achieving Grade 5 or above in Maths. With an overall Progress score of +0.51 and 60% of students achieving Grade 5 or above in both English and Maths we are placed well above similar schools nationally.

A level students in our high performing sixth form also celebrated strong results with 90% of the cohort securing a place at their first choice university, retaining our reputation for academic excellence post 16.

Why join our academy?

Staff who work at Carlton le Willows have the chance to work in a friendly, supportive community in a school which is characterised by committed, capable staff who work collectively on behalf of students.

We are passionate about giving people the chance to develop and progress their careers and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area:

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to either the Teachers Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

We welcome visits from prospective candidates and will ensure you have the time to look round our academy with a member of the senior leadership team so you can get to know us better. Please contact the Principals PA Mrs Fletcher on 0115 9565008 ext 250 to arrange an appointment.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management
• Industries
• Strategic Management Services