Salary: £32,916 to £52,048pa, M1 to UPS3, plus TLR2B £5,869

Required for 01st September 2026

Aston Manor Academy are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic Head of Business Studies, the role has arisen due to the resignation of the long-standing position holder. The successful candidate will first and foremost be an excellent classroom practitioner, who has enthusiasm for their subject, and is able to motivate and inspire students. The Business Department teaches both BTEC Business & Law at Key Stage 5 where we have had strong outcomes for a number of years. We also teach Edexcel GCSE Business at Key Stage 4, which is always oversubscribed. 

This role involves leading, developing and supporting a team of staff within the Business Studies Department to deliver consistently high standards of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will hold colleagues to account to ensure strong student outcomes, while fostering a positive culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both staff and students. A key focus of the role is to ensure that all learners make appropriate and sustained progress. Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving student’s. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. 

Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve.  We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement and in our last Ofsted inspection (June 2025) we maintained our ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating.

As an employer, Equitas Academies Trust offers:

• A supportive and nurturing working environment
• A commitment to CPD opportunities
• A golden ticket day 
• Employee wellbeing benefits including access to a Voluntary Health Care Cash Plan, access to BHSF Connect, a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme via Currys.
• Employer contributions to Local Government Pensions Scheme (support staff) or Teacher Pensions Scheme (teaching staff)
• Pay progression centred around a robust performance management process
• An inclusive and caring ethos.

We pride ourselves on hosting an environment focused on improving the lives of our students, as well as supporting the fantastic team who dedicate themselves to teach every single day. This is an opportunity to really make a difference and enjoy a varied, challenging and ultimately rewarding role.

We would welcome visits to Aston Manor Academy prior to the closing date or alternatively, delighted to answer any questions you may have.  To arrange a visit, please contact the HR Department on 0121 359 8108 or via email at HR@equitasacademiestrust.com

For more information and to download an application pack including job description and person specification, please visit our Equitas website: https://www.equitasacademiestrust.com/work-for-us/

Closing date: Monday 18th May, 12pm midday

Interviews will take place on either Thursday 21st May (or) Friday 22nd May 2026