Head of Business with TLR 1a
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2RZ6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Autumn Term 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Business studies
Working pattern
- Full time: .
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS TLR 1a
Additional allowances
TLR 1a - £10,174
What skills and experience we're looking for
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We are seeking an ambitious, inspirational Head of Business to lead our well resourced and forward thinking department. Offering a wide range of courses across KS4 and KS5, our school consistently secures strong outcomes and provides an environment where both staff and students thrive.As Head of Business, you will shape an exciting curriculum, drive excellent teaching and learning, and support our students to achieve at the highest level. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or aspiring leader ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive setting.If you are passionate about Business education and eager to lead a successful team, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will:-
*Have strong subject knowledge and expertise•
*Have high expectations of students and what they can achieve•
*Have an understanding of strategies which address barriers to learning
* A committed team player
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A modern, well-resourced environment
- Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
- Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.
Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we are proud of our committed staff and aspirational pupils
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
CHARITY NUMBER: 529051
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1192 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy website
- Email address
- vacancies@kesh.kevibham.org
- Phone number
- 01216472471
The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.
Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.
The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.
Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is an oversubscribed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.
Arranging a visit to King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@kesh.kevibham.org.
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