Lead Practitioner - Business Studies - Full-time

Your primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing strategies for teaching and learning, curriculum planning, professional development, and promoting collaboration among colleagues. You'll inspire positive student engagement by setting high expectations, delivering exceptional lessons, and cultivating an environment conducive to learning. As the leader in Business Studies, you'll establish tailored systems and procedures to elevate teaching and learning within the subject. Additionally, you'll deliver outstanding lessons, mentor colleagues, and strategically analyse data to drive continuous improvement.
Join us in our mission to achieve outstanding educational outcomes, bridge achievement gaps, and maintain innovative and effective pedagogical approaches.

+ A degree in Business Studies or a related field
+ Qualified Teacher Status, or equivalent
+ Proven experience as a successful classroom practitioner in co-educational comprehensive schools
+ Demonstrated commitment to extra-curricular and enrichment activities
+ In-depth knowledge of the national curriculum in Business Studies
+ A track record of successful strategies for raising achievement and sharing best practices
+ Evidence of enabling students to excel to the highest standards
+ Strong administrative and teamwork skills
+ Leadership experience and capabilities
+ Excellent punctuality and commitment to Equal Opportunities
+ Ambition for further advancement in their career

At Leigh Academy Minster, we are committed to nurturing the academic, personal, and social development of every student, empowering them to excel in their chosen paths and become confident, compassionate leaders of tomorrow. Our values of ambition, achievement, character and responsibility are the foundations of everything we do, and our academy prides itself on providing a dynamic and enriching learning environment where innovation, collaboration, and aspiration thrive. With a dedicated team of educators who are passionate about inspiring and challenging our students, we ensure that every learner receives the support and guidance they need to reach their full potential.
At the heart of our ethos is a belief in the power of education to transform lives and unlock opportunities. Through a diverse and engaging curriculum, enriched with extracurricular activities and real-world experiences, we strive to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and instill a lifelong love of learning in our students.
As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a network of support and expertise, enabling us to stay at the forefront of educational innovation and best practice. Together, we work collaboratively to create a positive and inclusive school culture where every member of our community feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Located in the vibrant town of Minster, our academy serves as a hub of learning, creativity, and community engagement. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated staff, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do, Leigh Academy Minster is not just a place of learning but a home where aspirations are nurtured, achievements celebrated, and dreams realised.
Join us on our journey of excellence, where every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference. Together, let's inspire greatness and shape the future
Click here to find out more about Leigh Academy Minster: https://leighacademyminster.org.uk

The basis of this role is full-time, permanent and offering a salary of leadership scale commensurate with experience. Interveiws for this position will take place on Monday 13th May.