Head of Business Studies

Head of Business Studies

Start Date: September 2026. Student learning sits at the heart of everything we do at Caludon. Our vision is to create an innovative learning environment that promotes high standards, celebrates excellence and personal achievement, and fosters respect for all. We nurture curiosity in a supportive, collaborative community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to lead our Business Studies department as part of a wider Social Studies Faculty. We are looking for someone who is ambitious for young people, passionate about teaching Business with either Maths, English, or Social Sciences with other subjects considered, and committed to bringing out the very best in every student.

The successful applicant will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a genuine passion for learning and teaching, and a commitment to securing high quality provision in Business Studies.
• Be an inspiring leader with the drive to achieve exceptional outcomes and deliver inclusive, aspirational learning experiences for all students.
• Have a strong track record of delivering successful GCSE outcomes across a range of abilities.
• Be able to support, motivate and develop colleagues to continually improve their practice.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage, enthuse and inspire both students and staff.
• Be reflective, resilient and determined to make a profound difference to the lives of young people.

We will play to your strengths and can offer:

• A range of benefits including cycle to work, free parking, an employee discount scheme, Westfield Healthcare Plan and a laptop/iPad.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including recognition initiatives and a cashback health plan.
• An annual Learning & Teaching Conference for all teaching staff.

We are proud to be part of Castle Phoenix Trust, which offers excellent opportunities for collaboration, professional development and career progression. The Trust is committed to investing in its staff and securing the best possible outcomes for its students. Our values: Respect to All, From All; Innovation; and Collaboration are central to everything we do.

This position is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory response to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.

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