Head of Business Studies

Head of Business Studies focuses on barclay academy is a great place to teach.

What the role involves

• Barclay Academy is a great place to teach.
• Support provided for staff, who also appreciate the thoughtful and meaningful consideration given to their workload.
• They will lead the development of an engaging and knowledge‑rich curriculum, ensuring that teaching is consistently high‑quality and aligned with whole‑school priorities.
• Oversee the embedding of literacy within their department.
• They will be accountable for monitoring the academic progress of all pupils taught within the department, encouraging high aspirations and achievement.

Skills and requirements

• An Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service check and an Online Check is required for this post.

Candidate fit

• We are a welcoming and inclusive community with the highest expectations of our students, supported by strong pastoral care, expert teaching and a calm, purposeful environment.
• Our centralised behaviour system, strong pastoral structures and calm, purposeful environment allow teachers to focus on what they do best.
• In addition, they will support the professional growth of colleagues through effective coaching, modelling, and curriculum leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration and cont.

Additional role context

• Barclay Academy is a thriving and ambitious school where students are encouraged to work hard, aim high and be respectful.
• Our staff are collaborative, reflective and determined to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our young people.
• Ofsted highlighted the comprehensive ongoing training.