Head of Business

We are looking for an experienced Head of Business to support in the delivery of the curriculum in support of raising standards and promoting the vision, ethos, culture and policies of the Academy in line with Academy Improvement Plan and the Subject.

Job Purpose

• To support Malala House to secure high quality learning, raise standards and have a positive impact on student experience within the subject area.
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To work to the professional duties set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and meet all requirements as appropriate of the Teachers’ Standards (attached as Appendices to this document).

Key Responsibilities

To agree, monitor and evaluate Business student progress targets, which make a measurable contribution to whole Academy targets, including robust data management and organisation of any necessary catch-up and extension workshops.

• To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in accordance with the aims of the Academy and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Principal and in line with the Academy’s vision.
• To create a Subject Improvement Plan, based on annual subject reviews which contributes positively to the aims and achievement of the Academy Improvement Plan and which actively involves all Business teachers in its design and execution.
• To provide regular feedback for Business colleagues in a way which recognises good practice and supports their progress against performance.
• To support the review and monitoring of the delivery of Performance Appraisal objectives across the Subject according to the Academy timeline resulting in a clear and tangible impact on student learning. 
• To hold others to account for underperformance, where required, and to put in place appropriate support plans to improve performance.
• To annually review of the standards of leadership, teaching and learning in Business, consistent with the Academy self-evaluation approach.
• To ensure all Business staff understand, and are actively implementing, the key aspects of the Academy’s behaviour and inclusion policies including the celebration of student success e.g. assemblies, displays, awards, rewards, publicity, curriculum enhancement days.
• To engage all Business staff in the creation, consistent implementation and improvement of schemes of work/ MYP unit planners which encapsulate key Academy learning strategies and best suit the development of the Business curriculum.
• To oversee the mentoring, induction and development of ITT students and NQTs in the Department, alongside others within the department.
• To keep up to date with developments to BTECs vocational courses and liaise with Senior Leadership Team regarding changes.
• Lead and support BTEC teachers in other departments to ensure standards are met.
• To ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents of students.
• To monitor the application of ICT in the department as an effective tool for learning.
• To be an excellent practitioner and to support teaching and learning within the Academy by setting the example in your classroom and through lesson observation feedback and coaching.
• Responsibility alongside Assistant Principal to run and coordinate Academy Literacy Programme.
• To promote Business studies across the school including regularly updating course information.

We also offer:

•       An exciting and vibrant place of work

•       Gym facilities

•       Local Authority reward scheme

•       High-quality continued professional development

•       A valuable pension package

•       EV charging station

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.