Lead Practitioner of Business Studies

Bedford Academy; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford Academy is seeking a Lead Teacher and Practitioner for Business to drive the department’s curriculum and results. You will provide strategic direction, mentoring for staff and ensure high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement across GCSE, BTEC and future developments.

Collaboration with other Bedford Schools is expected to enhance the quality of Business provision. The role requires enthusiasm, high expectations and a proven track record of outstanding teaching.

Qualifications

• Degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience teaching Business across Key Stages 4 and 5.
• Ability to lead and develop a department and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead Teacher and Practitioner for all Business courses at Bedford Academy.
• Provide strategic direction and high standards of teaching and student achievement.
• Develop partnerships with other Bedford schools to improve Business provision.
• Ensure course results are above national averages for Bedford Academy.
• Support Teaching and Learning of colleagues as requested by SLT.

Skills

Leadership

Business knowledge

Student-centered approach

Education

Degree & QTS

Job description

About HEART Academies Trust

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.

What We Offer

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.

Main Duties Include:

• 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.

Who You Are

• 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