Subject Leader - Business

Plume, Maldon's Community Academy, Maldon
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Job Ref No. ECC5402-606S Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty Pay Range: Up to Upper Pay Scale Plus TLR2A (£3,391) per annu
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 24/02/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC  

Job Description

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Apply only via: https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/View/13428

Are you an enthusiastic and ambitious Business teacher ready to take on the leadership of Business within our highly successful Business and Computing Faculty?

We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead and drive excellence in Business education in our large and thriving Academy. The Subject Leader of Business will oversee the resources, curriculum, and environment for all Business courses within the faculty, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for students aged 11-19, including A Level.


The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

A dynamic and innovative Business teacher with outstanding communication skills.
Able to demonstrate a strong commitment to raising standards and supporting student progress.
Experienced in teaching across the full ability range at Key Stages 4 and 5.

Essential Qualifications and Personal Qualities:

The successful candidate will:

Hold a degree in a relevant subject and have achieved Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) prior to starting the role.
Be hardworking, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences.
Have the ability to plan, deliver, and assess effectively, deploying a range of strategies to support learning and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

As Subject Leader for Business, you will:

Take full responsibility for the management and analysis of progress and attainment data for all Business courses.
Monitor student progress, planning and implementing interventions where necessary to ensure all students meet or exceed expected levels of achievement.
Develop and maintain effective schemes of work for all Business courses.
Ensure teachers are aware of students' prior learning, achievements, and potential to achieve, using accurate data to inform teaching.
Implement school curriculum policies for assessment, setting, target setting, recording, and reporting within all Business courses.
Ensure progression and continuity across Key Stages and between Business courses.

What We Offer:

A supportive and successful faculty within a large Academy.
Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
·Cycle-to-work Scheme

·24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme

·CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion

·Up to 25% Gym Membership

·Free staff car park

Remuneration

Annual salary for a qualified teacher will be in accordance with the Plume Academy Teacher Pay Scale, which from appointment for a full-time post currently involves a salary of up to £49,084 plus TLR 2A (£3,391), however, the current salary of the applicant will be taken into consideration in respect of the salary offered. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st September each year. Progression through the Teachers' Pay Scale is subject to an annual performance review process.


Application Process

If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs Dorcas Ologunde, Director of HR (d.olgunde@plume.essex.sch.uk) to arrange a telephone conversation.We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our collaborative team.We will be pleased to discuss the post and provide more information about the post and the academy in general.


To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form (https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/View/13428).This must be completed and submitted by the closing date and time stated (unaccompanied CVs or third-party application forms will not be accepted).


Closing Date: noon on Monday, 24 February 2025.

Interviews are likely to take place the same week, however, early applicants may be taken through to interview sooner.

Information about the School

Work at a place where you feel valued and recognised. An environment where imagination and creativity counts. Work with us.

Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focused on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. At Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family. Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses.

Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more. As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development. In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.

Plume had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 and was judged a ‘good’ Academy. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy.

Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references.

If you would like to telephone the HR Department prior to completing the application form, they would be pleased to discuss the role in further detail and arrange a visit to the academy.

We look forward to hearing from you!

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

HR Department
Fambridge Road, Maldon
Essex, CM9 6AB
Telephone: 01621 854681
Email: HR@plume.essex.sch.uk

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