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At The Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do. We have a clear aim for our students and staff: "Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve, Aspire". As a school our ambition is to be "An outstanding school in the heart of the community." These messages underpin everything we do.

We want to work with colleagues who put the students at the centre of everything we do but also take the opportunities we can offer them to develop their careers and fulfil their own aspirations.

Notley High & Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

About the role:

Are you a talented teacher of Business and/or Economics with the drive and ambition to take the next step in your career? Whether this is your first move into middle leadership or you are looking for a platform to accelerate into senior leadership, we want to hear from you.

Notley High School & Sixth Form is a rapidly improving school in the heart of Braintree, Essex. Our Sixth Form was judged 'Good' by Ofsted in 2023, and the whole school is on an exciting journey of transformation. We are looking for an inspirational leader to take the helm of our Business & Economics Faculty - helping to shape the next chapter of our story.

The Faculty

The Business & Economics Faculty offers engaging, rigorous and relevant courses at both KS4 and KS5. As Head of Faculty, you will lead the Business and Economics teams and, for the right candidate, will also have oversight of Computer Science through line management of the Subject Leader for Computer Science. This is a genuine opportunity to develop a broad and ambitious portfolio as a middle leader.

What We're Looking For:

We are open to candidates at different career stages and will tailor our support accordingly:

· A qualified teacher of Business and/or Economics with a strong track record of classroom practice

· First-time middle leaders who are ready to step up and want to grow into the role with support and coaching

· Experienced middle leaders who are ready to use this role as a springboard into senior leadership

· Someone with the ambition, resilience and energy to lead a faculty through a period of genuine improvement

· A collaborative team player who builds positive relationships with staff and students alike

· A strong commitment to high aspirations for every student

Key Responsibilities

· Lead, manage and develop the teaching team across Business, Economics and (for the right candidate) Computer Science

· Drive high-quality teaching and learning across the faculty

· Use data intelligently to track progress and target intervention, especially for Year 11

· Write and implement a Faculty Development Plan aligned to the School Improvement Plan

· Lead on curriculum planning, assessment and quality assurance within the faculty

· Line manage the Subject Leader for Computer Science

· Manage the faculty budget and contribute to whole-school improvement

Why Join Us?

· A school that is genuinely on the rise, with significant investment in staffing and curriculum

· 100% subject specialist staffing across the school - we are serious about quality

· A supportive and ambitious senior leadership team committed to developing middle leaders

· Access to trust-wide professional development, networks and resources through Bridge Academy Trust

· The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to students' life chances

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Work Schedule:

Full time,

Permanent

How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Notley High School.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to enquiries@notleyhigh.com

Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2026

Interview Date: Friday 17th April 2026

Further details are available from t: 01376556300 e: enquiries@notleyhigh.com w: notleyhigh.com

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Information about the School

At Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do - learning together and succeeding together to be the best that we can be.

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.