Key Role Information

Salary
MPS1-MPS6(£32,916.00-£45,352) or UPS1-UPS3(£47,472-£51,048) depending on experience, plus possible TLR payment
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
20/03/2026 11:00
Interview
W/C 23rd March
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Main Pay Scale | EMPS1 - EMPS6 or UPS1 - UPS3
Department
Business Studies
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Business Studies is a popular and thriving subject at Barclay Academy. We are proud of the broad and ambitious curriculum we offer at KS3, and we are passionate about providing high‑quality Business Studies pathways at KS4 and KS5.

 

The Head of Business Studies will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the department. They will lead the development of an engaging and knowledge‑rich curriculum, ensuring that teaching is consistently high‑quality and aligned with whole‑school priorities. In addition, they will support the professional growth of colleagues through effective coaching, modelling, and curriculum leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Head of Business Studies is responsible for the standards and day-to-day management of the department. They will be accountable for monitoring the academic progress of all pupils taught within the department, encouraging high aspirations and achievement and oversee the embedding of literacy within their department. 


Please refer to the recruitment pack attached for further information.


Please note that Future Academies reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.


Barclay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service check and an Online Check is required for this post.

 

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant subjectessential
Good pass
Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Pass

About Us

Barclay Academy

Alison Walsh

a.walsh@barclay.futureacademies.org

Walkern Road
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 3RB

Safeguarding Information

Future Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and individuals that work with our young people to share this commitment.


All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.


Future Academies is passionate about diversity and inclusivity and welcome applications from applicants with skills and experiences to fulfil the requirements of the job description and whose values and qualities reflect those in the person specification. We encourage applications from applicants regardless of any protected characteristic.