Leader of Business 

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: MPS1 to UPS3 (£32,916 - £51,048) Plus TLR2b £5,872

Closing Date: 9:00am on Tuesday 19th May 2026

About the Role

Beamont Collegiate Academy is seeking an ambitious, innovative, and highly motivated Leader of Business to join our forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner with the passion and vision to lead and develop the Business department, inspiring students to achieve excellent outcomes. Whether you are an experienced middle leader or an aspiring leader ready for the next step, we welcome applications from candidates who are enthusiastic, collaborative, and committed to making a positive difference in young people’s lives.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping curriculum provision, raising standards, and promoting a culture of aspiration, engagement, and achievement for all learners. You will demonstrate strong subject knowledge, excellent leadership potential, and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the Business department to secure outstanding teaching, a well-sequenced curriculum, and excellent student outcomes.
• Develop and review the curriculum to ensure consistency, rigour, and inclusivity, enabling all students to achieve at the highest level.
• Organise assessments, analyse results, and monitor key groups of learners to inform interventions.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance staff expertise in Business education.
• Teach and model the delivery of rigorous and engaging lessons that inspire and improve pupil attainment.
• Promote a wide range of careers-focused Business opportunities and ensure they are integrated into the academy’s careers strategy.
• Manage resources effectively to support the achievement of departmental and academy goals.
• Foster a culture of high expectations, professional collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A good degree from a recognised university and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching GCSE Business and working as part of a curriculum team to design and develop resources.
• Proven ability to develop schemes of work, assessments, and teaching strategies that drive student success.
• Strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for inspiring students and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.

Benefits

• Salary: MPS1 to UPS3 (£32,916 - £51,048) Plus TLR2b £5,872.
• Full-time, permanent position (32.5 hours per week).
• Membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to TCAT+ Reward, Recognition, and Wellbeing programme, including retailer discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Smart Tech pack, Car Benefit Scheme, and online resources for physical, emotional, professional, financial, and social wellbeing.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted by visiting our Vacancies page and completing the online application form via the MyNewTerm portal: www.bcawarrington.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/

For queries, please email Mrs Carol Heesom at recruitment@bcawarrington.org.uk.

Equal Opportunities

Beamont Collegiate Academy is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to ensuring that all staff are treated fairly and equitably.

Safer Recruitment

Beamont Collegiate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

 Interview date:  14th or 15th May 2026 (due to exceptional circumstances, interviews may be arranged flexibly across both dates).