Lead Practitioner of Business Studies

Heart Academies; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid wellbeing day

CPD pathways

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work

Pension and wellbeing programmes

Job summary

HEART Academies Trust in Bedford is seeking a Lead Teacher and Practitioner for Business to drive strategic vision, teaching standards and student achievement across GCSE and BTEC. You will lead the Business department, collaborate with peers, and promote high-quality learning across all Key Stages.

You will develop partnerships with other Bedford schools and support staff development while maintaining strong outcomes and inclusive practice for all students.

Qualifications

• Degree and QTS with relevant professional development.
• Successful teaching across Key Stages 4 and 5.
• Ability to be consistently outstanding and accountable for outcomes.
• Experience contributing to school initiatives that improve learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead Teacher and Practitioner for all Business courses (GCSE, BTEC).
• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the Business department across Key Stages 4 and 5.
• Develop partnerships with Business Leads from other Bedford Schools to raise provision.
• Ensure Business results stay above national averages for BA students.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

SEND experience

Inclusion focus

Education

Degree & QTS

Job description

• To be Lead Teacher and Practitioner for all Business courses run at BA.
• To provide strategic vision, direction, and leadership for the Business department, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement across all Key Stages (including GCSE, BTEC, and any future developments within the subject).
• To develop a working partnership and party with Business Leads from other Bedford Schools, to improve the quality of Business provision across the Borough.
• To continue to ensure that Business course results are consistently above National averages for BA students.
• To support the Teaching and Learning of other staff within specific areas of the school where this is requested by SLT. As agreed with the Lead Practitioner through effective line management.
  A person with high expectations, enthusiasm and the ability to positively impact on the learning, skills and experiences of our students.
• Degree, QTS, relevant professional development
• Enthusiastic, energetic and student focused approach
• Successful teaching experience in Key Stages 4 and 5
• Knowledge and understanding of the curriculum required across the key stages
• Ability to be a consistently outstanding teacher, never less than good
• Willingness and ability to accept accountability for student outcomes
• Successful experience of teaching the full range of ability students, including students with additional needs such as SEND and PP
• Experience of contributing to and supporting initiatives that have improved learning and teaching and student knowledge, This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Barred List Check and a Certificate of Good Conduct if you have lived or worked outside of the UK for a continuous period of six months or more since the age of 18.
  HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and five partner primary schools, Cauldwell School, Goldington Green Academy, Shackleton Primary, Shortstown Primary and Wilstead Primary.
• We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track‑record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow. HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a 'stronger together' approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.
  As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.
• Paid wellbeing day per year.
• CPD pathways, career progression, secondment and shadowing opportunities.
• £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Comprehensive employee assist programme.
• Generous pension and a competitive salary.
• Free gym, shower and parking facilities.
• Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.
• An exceptional ECT induction programme and support.
• An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace
• Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.
• An excellent in-house catering provision.
• A commitment to environmental sustainability.