Head of Business Studies

Lift Firth Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 3:38pm

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32916 - £51048 per annum

Head of Business Studies job summary

Salary: M1-6/UPR (TLR) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Closing date: 6th May
Interview date: 14th May

Be part of something new. Build something exceptional.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Lift Firth Park at a pivotal moment. From September 2026, we will be introducing GCSE Business Studies for the first time, and we are looking for an ambitious and inspiring teacher to build, shape, and lead this new department from the ground up.

As Head of Business Studies, you won't just lead a subject, you'll create its vision, design its curriculum, and establish a culture where students thrive. Alongside this, you will also teach some aspects of KS3 Computing, delivering a dynamic and relevant curriculum that prepares students for the modern world.

You will initially be the sole teacher of Business Studies, with a unique opportunity to grow, shape, and develop the department as the school expands in the years ahead

At Lift Firth Park, part of Lift Schools, we are a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking academy where staff are united by a shared belief: every student deserves an excellent education, every day. This role offers the chance to make a genuine, lasting difference.

What you'll do

* Lead and build the Business Studies department, setting a clear vision and strong culture of excellence
* Design and implement an engaging GCSE Business curriculum from first principles
* Teach Business Studies with some KS3 Computing, delivering high-quality, inspiring lessons
* Use data intelligently to raise attainment and close gaps, particularly for disadvantaged students
* Establish strong routines and a positive climate for learning across the department
* Contribute to whole-school priorities and the wider life of the academy

Who we're looking for

* An exceptional teacher with strong subject knowledge in Business (and ideally Computing)
* A motivational leader with the vision and drive to build a successful department
* Someone who is passionate about student outcomes and committed to inclusion
* A professional who thrives on challenge and wants to make a real difference

About our school:

Lift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16. Located in Shiregreen, Sheffield, we serve around 1,200 pupils and reflect a richly diverse community, with more than a third of students speaking English as an additional language.

The school is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformational change, and we are already seeing its positive impact; in the classroom, across the curriculum and throughout our culture. This is an excellent time to join our team. We are looking for individuals who share our dedication to inclusive, aspirational education and who are excited to contribute to our renewed vision and ambitious future.

For an informal chat about this role or to arrange a visit, please contact Amy Laking:

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline 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.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline 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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lift Firth Park

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lift Firth Park website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/firth-park-academy

Lift Firth Park is a school with a strong team spirit, high expectations and driving ambition which have led to notable improvements. We are a fully inclusive school with a distinctively inclusive ethos and have the highest aspirations for and expectations of our students.

We continue to work tirelessly to ensure our examination results continue to improve, that students continue to feel happy, safe and cared for, one of our key aims is that everybody deserves the chance to fly; and that the students are challenged and developed academically by the stimulating and rewarding education they receive.

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