Job Description
We are seeking an ambitious, inspirational Head of Business to lead our well‑resourced and forward‑thinking department. Offering a wide range of courses across KS4 and KS5, our school consistently secures strong outcomes and provides an environment where both staff and students thrive.
As Head of Business, you will shape an exciting curriculum, drive excellent teaching and learning, and support our students to achieve at the highest level. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or aspiring leader ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive setting.
If you are passionate about Business education and eager to lead a successful team, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will:
- Have strong subject knowledge and expertise
- Have high expectations of students and what they can achieve
- Have an understanding of strategies which address barriers to learning
- A committed team player
We can offer you:
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A modern, well-resourced environment
- Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
- Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community. Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we are proud of our committed staff and aspirational pupils.
About the Academy Trust
The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.
Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.
The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.
Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.
How to apply:
A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be obtained from:
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy, Sheldon Heath Road, Birmingham B26 2RZ.
Tel: 0121 647 2471.
[email protected]
Or through the school’s website at:
Employment – King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
