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Faculty Lead - Business, Enterprise and Computer Science
We are seeking a dynamic Faculty Lead responsible for Business, Enterprise, and Computer Science. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for the right candidate. The key responsibility is to lead and manage staff to develop and deliver an ambitious curriculum that enables all students to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Our vision is "Striving for excellence and contributing to society" - underpinned by core values of Excellence, Responsibility, and Respect. We are a values-driven organisation, with students at the centre of our decision-making. The culture of our school is warm and welcoming, with leaders working closely with staff, pupils, and families to foster a sense of belonging and mutual respect. We are proud of our commitment to supporting the wider community, celebrating diversity, and striving for continuous improvement. We are unapologetically ambitious for our staff and students, with high aspirations to be among the best in the sector.
Our core focus is Quality First Teaching, ensuring that high-quality lessons are delivered consistently. We set high expectations for teaching and learning, tailoring our CPD programme to meet the needs of staff and students. The CPD programme is informed by evidence-based research, designed to enhance classroom practice, and supported by a robust induction process for new staff.
The school benefits from strong leadership, with senior and middle leaders highly visible and engaged in daily operations. The environment is calm and well-ordered, ensuring that lessons are purposeful and disruption-free. Teachers are able to teach, and students are able to learn. High-quality pastoral care supports students in regulating their behaviour, learning from mistakes, and developing into responsible citizens. Clear classroom routines, expectations, and centralised processes, including behaviour management strategies, support staff and maximise learning time.
We are committed to supporting students' personal and cultural development. Our goal is not only to ensure outstanding academic outcomes but also to provide real-life experiences through wider and extra-curricular programmes. We take pride in fostering a multicultural and inclusive community, with key events such as our annual Culture Day celebrating diversity.
As part of a trust that values collaboration and excellence, we share best practices and beliefs to enable young people to achieve the highest standards. Our mission is to provide exceptional learning experiences, broadening horizons and cultivating self-belief so that students and staff alike can flourish.
Key Duties
Lead the development of the Business, Enterprise, and IT curriculum, providing subject expertise and guiding the delivery of mastery programmes.
Be accountable for student achievement in Business and IT.
Collaborate with subject colleagues across the trust to support strategic development, share good practice, and plan joint activities.
Represent the school positively at local, regional, and national levels.
The Successful Candidate Will:
Be an experienced leader with the ability to manage staff effectively.
Be a qualified teacher or current leader of Business and IT, with experience in teaching at KS4 and KS5.
Have a proven track record of driving improvement.
Hold a Master's degree (desirable).
Be able to teach across the 11-18 age range.
Promote educational success and outstanding student outcomes through strong leadership.
Have excellent communication skills, inspiring and motivating staff while implementing new ideas.
Have experience working in a large multicultural school environment.
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Job Specifics
Start Date: April 2025 or September 2025
Salary: AST 1-12 31,756 - 49,544 plus Head of Faculty allowance 5,646
Job Role: Permanent, Full-time
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' for schools and colleges on safeguarding.
Safeguarding is defined as:
Protecting children from maltreatment.
Preventing impairment of children's health or development.
Ensuring children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care.
Taking action to enable all children to achieve the best outcomes.
The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.
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