Head of Business at Corby Business Academy

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About this Role

Salary: ECT / MPS / UPS

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Corby Business Academy

Closing Date: Friday 8th May 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: Tuesday 12th May 2026

About the role

We are excited to be recruiting for the position of Head of Business. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to shape and strengthen our Business curriculum, driving it towards an outstanding offering. A highly respected and popular subject at our school with increasing numbers opting to study this subject at KS4 and KS5. Our well-resourced curriculum is designed to inspire a lifelong love of Business and the wider world. We offer a rich and varied learning experience and are looking for someone to enhance and enrich our offering.

We are committed to supporting our staff's professional development. You will have opportunities to explore your interests, enhance your teaching skills, and progress your career.

If you share our passion for Business and want to shape the Business leaders of the future, we encourage you to apply.

AboutCorby Business Academy

CorbyBusiness Academy is a school committed to providing the very best for thecommunity it serves. We have already undergone significant change in recentyears under new leadership and our goals for further development remainambitious. We work relentlessly in providing a high quality broad and balancedcurriculum with stimulating learning experiences for all our students.

Thisis underpinned by our strong sense of common purpose that is palpable in theAcademy's day to day operation. We aim to actively encourage students toparticipate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them tounlock their potential and realise their ambitions. Our staff have anuncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to supportand develop students as well as one another.

InApril 2023 the Academy was judged to be GOOD in all areas by OFSTED, whohighlighted that:

"Leadershave brought about significant improvement at this school. They focus onproviding an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with specialeducational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)"

"Leadershave raised their expectations of pupils' behaviour and conduct, which ishaving a positive impact. Pupils behave very well in lessons. During lessonchangeover times and at breaktimes, the school is calm and orderly"

"Parentsand carers are positive about the education their children receive. One viewshared by many was, 'My child has thrived, been supported, encouraged, caredfor and listened to at this school."

TheBenefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:

Weoffer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

• One paid Wellbeing day a year
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools
• Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
• Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP
• Car Lease scheme via Tusker.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development
• Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations
• Be the difference - At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you

AboutBrooke Weston Trust

OurTrust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission - totransform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some ofthe most challenging contexts, we improve our students' achievements by makinglong term commitments to the community and championing new approaches toimprove the life chances for young people.

Ourmembers of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivatedand supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our youngpeople.

Weplace great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative workingenvironment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice throughour colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first classprofessional development through our Centre for Professional Development, whichis also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.

Howto Apply

Ifyou think you can contribute in this role and to our organisation we welcomeyour application!

Furtherdetails about the Academy, the above position and details of how to apply canbe found in the applicant information pack or by telephoning 01536 303120 Details of how to apply are also found inthe pack.

SaferRecruitment

Careand respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. TheTrust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share thiscommitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working withchildren and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosuresbarring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individualsshortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on theirname across social media platforms and google.

Acopy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here- Safeguarding and Child Protection

TheTrusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy.