Subject Leader for Business - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is seeking a Subject Leader for Business to lead the department and inspire students across KS4 and KS5. The role starts April 2027 and offers opportunities for ongoing professional development within a supportive Catholic school community.

The post requires a forward-thinking educator who can motivate pupils, collaborate as part of a team, and drive high standards of achievement across business courses.

Qualifications

• Forward-thinking professional who can inspire students through their passion for Business.
• Effective teacher who brings out the best in every student and believes in potential of all.
• Team player to raise achievement and advance department progress.
• Committed to making a real difference to pupils' lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business department and support teaching across KS4 and KS5.
• Deliver Business GCSE, Enterprise BTEC, and A Level Business coursework.
• Create and develop curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities.
• Foster strong professional relationships within the school.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Inspiring students

Forward thinking

Team player

Passion for Business

Excellent practitioner

Job description

Subject Leader for Business - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for April 2027

We are seeking to appoint a Subject Leader who is creative and passionate about teaching Business across all key stages.

You will demonstrate clear leadership qualities and be able to convey your own excitement for learning.

As a teacher at BHFCS, you must be an excellent practitioner dedicated to seeing every pupil achieve their maximum potential. If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.

What we are looking for:

• A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for Business.
• A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all.
• A team player who is committed to continuing the journey of raising levels of achievement for all our students and be able to build on successes in order to move the department forward.
• An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.

Why choose our school?

• Join a highly successful school that has an exceptional track record for training teachers.
• We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs.
• Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5.
• A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do.

The department is led by the subject leader and staffed by an additional teacher.

Business GCSE and Enterprise BTEC are both taught at KS4 and A Level Business at KS5.The department benefits from a dedicated teaching space fully equipped to deliver the curriculum and a range of extra-curricular opportunities are offered.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.

What the school offers its staff

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.

It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.

Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons, Operations Assistant – [e-mail]

Closing Date – 29th November 2026

Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.