Head Of Business Studies

Ensure that Business Studies has a high profile across the school.  Promote an enthusiasm and a passion in students for Business Studies.  Have a clear vision regarding how Business Studies should be taught, developed and assessed in light of curriculum changes, ensuring that the Business Studies curriculum matches student need / interests.  Lead and develop Business Studies through a team approach.  Promote and develop high quality teaching and learning in Business Studies.  Contribute to support the appointment and induction of new staff to the Business Studies team.  Contribute to and support the professional development of subject staff.  Lead the performance management of subject staff.  Ensure that the department demands the highest expectations of all students.  Ensure effective use of data to promote students’ learning and embed aspirational target setting across all key stages and for all student ‘groups  Identify underachieving pupils and ensure that appropriate intervention is conducted and monitored and ensure Heads of year and / or parents / carers are kept well informed.  Lead the Business Studies team to make a significant contribution to students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.  Lead the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, marking policies, assessment strategies within the department, within the designated area.