Director of Learning - Business Studies in Leigh

Leigh Stationers’ Academy is seeking an ambitious Director of Learning for Business Studies to drive excellence and innovation across our curriculum. This is a significant leadership role. You will oversee a large department, providing you with the opportunity to line manage and mentor several staff members. We are looking for a leader who can inspire both colleagues and students, ensuring that our high standards of teaching and learning continue to flourish.

Why Business at Leigh Stationers’ Academy? Business Studies is the heartbeat of our elective curriculum. We are proud to be the most popular option subject at Key Stage 4, currently boasting four full classes of Year 10 pupils. This momentum continues into our Sixth Form, where Business remains an incredibly popular choice at Key Stage 5.

Qualifications

• Key Stage 4: A dual-pathway approach featuring both GCSE and Vocational courses.
• Key Stage 5: A robust offering of A-Levels sitting alongside the prestigious T-Level in Finance.

Who We Are Looking For

• Capable of managing a large team and a complex suite of qualifications.
• Passionate about Business, Finance, and Economics, with the ability to teach across all Key Stages.
• Ready to champion our T-Level Finance provision and strengthen our links with the business community.

What We Offer

• The chance to lead a high-profile department with a massive student footprint.
• A supportive environment within a forward-thinking Academy.
• Professional development opportunities geared toward senior leadership.
• Engaged, motivated students who have actively chosen Business as their future path.

Leigh Stationers' Academy is a school dedicated to making a positive impact on every student. We’re proud to be a Leigh Academies Trust school, prioritising a 'human-scale' education model where students feel recognised and valued. As an IB World School, our curriculum is rooted in the International Baccalaureate philosophy. We offer the IB Middle Years Programme for students in Years 7-9, designed to help them become curious, well-rounded, and resilient learners. We also have a strong focus on extracurricular activities. We are one of the largest providers of the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award in the South and one of only six state schools with a Marine Combined Cadet Force (CCF). Our commitment to strong partnerships with parents and carers, as well as our robust pastoral care system, ensures every student receives the support they need to succeed. Our dedicated and skilled staff are key to our success, and we provide extensive professional development opportunities to support their growth.

Applying for this Opportunity

If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245. To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.