Head of Business and Economics - September - Westminster

Head of Business and Economics

Westminster

Permanent

September Start
MPS/UPS (£36,745- £56,959) + TLR 2A

This is a superb and exciting opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and committed Head of Business and Economics to join us from September 2024.

The Head of Department will provide leadership for the relevant Academy department, developing the quality of teaching and ensuring high quality learning takes place and that outstanding attainment and progress is secured at all key stages.

In developing the Curriculum provision, the Head of Department will work closely with the Curriculum Centre and Trust subject leads, aligning their work with the Future Curriculum Design principles and Eight Habits.

The Head of department will also be responsible for creating a happy, dynamic, innovative culture in the department and ensuring all staff are performing to an outstanding standard and are happy and motivated in doing so.

Why choose us?

• Supportive department, wider staff body and Senior Leadership Team
• A culture of high expectations and a culture where achievement is celebrated
• Great student culture and supportive systems that are used consistently across the school.
• Access to high-quality professional development including instructional coaching and NPQs.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our curriculum and

This ethos is embodied in our Trust values - Knowledge, Aspiration, and Respect - and in our motto, libertas per cultum (“freedom through education”).

Key Responsibilities:

• To set high expectations and stretching targets for your areas of responsibility which contribute significantly to Academy targets.
• To ensure a consistent and continuous focus on student achievement using data to track and monitor the progress in every student’s learning.
• To evaluate student progress across the specified aspects of the department through the use of appropriate assessments and records and regular analysis of the data.
• To ensure that teachers within the learning area set, track, evaluate and report on individual student progress towards their targets.
• To use national, local and Academy data effectively to analyse and evaluate student progress; planning and implementing effective interventions to support students within your subject area
• To ensure that teachers within the department monitor students’ work giving formative, next step feedback and targets for improvement in line with the Academy Assessment policy.
• To ensure that appropriate procedures are in place mark and within your department for the moderation teacher assessments to ensure reliability.
• To recognise and reward students who are making good progress, and identify underachievement putting in place appropriate support to address the areas of weakness.

Staff Benefits:

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Voucher scheme
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Two-week October half term

PROBATION PERIOD: The post holder will be required to complete a 4-month probation period

If you are the Head of Business and Economics we have been looking for, then apply today. Shortlisted Teachers will be contacted within 24 hours.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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Head of Business and Economics – September start – Westminster