Coordinator of Learning - Business Studies
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Coordinator of Learning - Business Studies, joining us from September 2025. You will help to inspire our committed and supportive team across the academy, modelling and leading the improvement of teaching skills to raise student achievement in all groups and to narrow any gaps in attainment.We warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers who are passionate and dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress.
We’d like to hear from candidates who are:
- An excellent leader, passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within the Business Studies curriculum area
- Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
- Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
- Energetic and have a can-do attitude
- Confident and has strong career aspirations
- Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and well-being of everyone at the school
- Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject
What the school offers its staff
Achievement for all students regardless of background is our key objective. We offer stimulating learning environments where effective teaching and learning are underpinned by high-quality interpersonal relationships. If you are ambitious for yourself and the learners you serve, then you are the person we need.
Why Join Us?- Take a leadership role within a thriving and ambitious department which delivers an exciting and diverse range of qualifications, including GCSE Business, BTEC Enterprise, A Level Business, A Level Economics, and T Level Finance—reflecting our strong student demand and outstanding results.
- Inspire the next generation of business leaders by embedding real-world learning into the curriculum, through engaging trips (e.g., Cadbury World), industry links, and participation in national competitions such as Young Enterprise.
- Drive innovation and excellence as a talented and experienced Business practitioner, taking the department to the next level by shaping its strategic vision, supporting staff development, and ensuring exceptional student outcomes.
- Join a forward-thinking and well-resourced team within a school that values business education, provides excellent CPD opportunities, and fosters a culture of collaboration and ambition.
- Make a real impact by equipping students with practical business skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial mindsets, preparing them for higher education and successful careers.
Further details about the role
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.