Lead Practitioner, Business Studies & Department Leadership

Bedford Academy; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid wellbeing day per year

CPD pathways

Refer a friend scheme

Tech scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Pension

Job summary

Bedford Academy, part of HEART Academies Trust, is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Business Studies to lead the department and drive high standards of teaching and student achievement across GCSE and BTEC. You will develop strategic direction and collaborate with other Bedford schools to enhance Business education across the Borough.

The successful candidate will hold Degree and QTS, bring passion for student outcomes and contribute to ongoing professional development and an inclusive, supportive

Qualifications

• Degree, QTS required plus relevant professional development.
• Successful teaching experience in Key Stages 4 and 5.
• Knowledge and understanding of the curriculum across key stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead Teacher and Practitioner for all Business courses at Bedford Academy.
• Provide strategic vision, direction and leadership for the Business department to maintain high teaching standards and student achievement across GCSE, BTEC and future developments.
• Develop partnerships with Business Leads from other Bedford Schools to improve Business provision across the Borough.
• Ensure Business course results are consistently above national averages for BA students.
• Support other staff through Teaching and Learning initiatives as agreed with SLT.

Education

Degree, QTS

Job description

Bedford Academy, part of HEART Academies Trust, is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Business Studies to lead the department and drive high standards of teaching and student achievement across GCSE and BTEC. You will develop strategic direction and collaborate with other Bedford schools to enhance Business education across the Borough.

The successful candidate will hold Degree and QTS, bring passion for student outcomes and contribute to ongoing professional development and an inclusive, supportive