Subject Lead for Business Studies

Christ The King Voluntary Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Christ the King Voluntary Academy in Arnold, Nottingham, seeks a Subject Lead for Business Studies. This permanent 0.9 FTE role starts 1 January 2027. You will lead the department, deliver outstanding teaching, and work to raise standards while supporting the Catholic education mission.

The role offers a competitive salary (£29,624 - £45,943) with a TLR 2 award (£3,174) and a committted, supportive team in a GOOD school environment.

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for pupil outcomes.
• Creative, talented and dynamic teaching with focus on every pupil.
• Forward-thinking with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Supportive of Catholic Education aims and Trust values.
• Committed to raising standards and positive behaviour.
• Willingness to collaborate as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Studies department and drive high-quality teaching and learning.
• Build effective relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and develop curriculum and assessment strategies.
• Support the aims and vision of Catholic Education within the school and wider trust.
• Contribute to improving standards, behaviour and pupil outcomes.

Skills

Excellent practitioner

Creative teacher

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Behaviour management

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Subject Lead for Business Studies who is committed to getting the best outcomes for pupils and to lead our team. You can build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and can adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all pupils. If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you.

This is a permanent, 0.9 FTE position starting from 1 January 2027.

About us

Christ the King Voluntary Academy is a secondary school located in Arnold, Nottingham. We are an Ofsted-rated GOOD School. Our Mission is ‘to provide the best education and care for all in a living faith community’. In order for this mission to be achieved, everyone, staff, students, parents and Governors understand that they are responsible for working hard to achieve it. It means that we work together as a community, supporting each other and encouraging each other to reach our potential.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

You will:

• Be an excellent practitioner.
• Be a creative, talented, and dynamic teacher who places children at the heart of their teaching.
• Be forward thinking with a positive attitude and great interpersonal skills.
• Be willing to support the aims and vision of Catholic Education in school and within the wider trust.
• Be committed to raising of standards and have a positive approach to behaviour management.
• Be determined to make school life a positive, rewarding, and enjoyable experience for all.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and can work, plan and communicate effectively as part of a friendly and supportive team.

What’s in it for you?

• A salary of £29,624 - £45,943 per annum (MPS 1 - UPS 3).
• A TLR 2 award, currently £3,174 per annum.
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for teachers.

Fantastic benefits:

• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
• Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
• A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants in line with Safer Recruitment Practices.