Subject Leader for Business - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council presents an exciting opportunity at Blessed Hugh Faringdon School for a Subject Leader for Business. You will lead the department, teach across KS4 and KS5, and drive high standards in GCSE Business, Enterprise BTEC and A Level Business.

The role demands leadership potential, commitment to pupil achievement, and the ability to inspire colleagues in a supportive Catholic school environment in Reading.

Qualifications

• Forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for Business.
• Successful teacher who brings out the best in every student and believes in the potential of all.
• Middle Leadership experience or clear leadership potential.
• Commitment to raising achievement levels for all students.
• Ability to develop the Business department and build strong professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business department and teach across KS4 and KS5 (GCSE Business, Enterprise BTEC and A Level Business).
• Drive curriculum development and high quality teaching practices within the department.
• Support and mentor colleagues to raise attainment and progress.
• Foster collaborative, positive relationships across staff and with students.

Skills

Business teaching

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Team collaboration

Job description

Subject Leader for Business - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

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.

Middle Leadership experience or clear leadership potential.

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.

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.A job description and application form can be downloaded from our website - https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.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

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Subject Leader for Business - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Company: Reading Borough Council Salary: £38,789 to £56,921 a year Hours: Part-time Location: Reading, RG30 3EP Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Nov 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

Summary

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.

Middle Leadership experience or clear leadership potential.

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.

Essential requirements

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.A job description and application form can be downloaded from our website - https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.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

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