Subject Leader of Business Studies and Economics

Job Vacancy

Subject Leader of Business Studies and Economics
Scale: T1 £32,916 T9 £51,048 + TLR 1D (£10,174)
Full-Time
Permanent
Required from January 2027

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated Subject Leader for Business Studies and Economics to join our successful and supportive team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about their subject and wants to play a key role in shaping the curriculum, developing colleagues and ensuring that every student achieves their full potential.

As Subject Leader, you will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of Business Studies and Economics, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour and student achievement. You will lead curriculum development, monitor student progress and attainment, support colleagues and contribute to the wider development of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent and enthusiastic classroom practitioner.
• Has strong subject knowledge in Business Studies and Economics.
• Has high expectations of all students and is committed to securing excellent outcomes.
• Can inspire students through engaging, challenging and relevant teaching.
• Has a strong understanding of assessment, progress and examination requirements.
• Is confident in analysing data and using it to drive improvement.
• Can lead and motivate colleagues effectively.
• Is committed to developing an ambitious and engaging curriculum.
• Is organised, reflective and willing to embrace new ideas.
• Can build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and external partners.
• Is passionate about preparing young people for further education, employment and life beyond school.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity of working in a well-resourced, innovative and supportive department.
• The opportunity to teach across the full ability range from 11 19.
• Excellent professional development opportunities in a large successful school.
• A supportive and generous wellbeing offer including:
• Supportive staff wellbeing team who host a staff briefing every Friday morning whereby breakfast is provided for all.
• Recognition and reward for the weekly nominated staff member of the week
• Frequent staff surveys and SLT focus groups
• A supportive and comprehensive CPD package
• A new starter induction programme and coffee morning
• Quarterly wellbeing coffee and cake support groups
• External invigilators are employed to protect curriculum time to support teaching staff with marking during busy periods.
• Clear directed time with teacher meetings minimised to one meeting per week.

Staff also have access to the Schools Advisory Wellbeing Package which have a wide range of Complementary wellbeing services and can offer support as follows:

• Unlimited Counselling
• Cancer and Chronic Conditions Support
• GP Phone Consultations
• Menopause Support
• Physiotherapy and much more

Closing date for applications: Thursday 22 October 2026 9am
Interview date: Friday 23 October 2026

Application forms can be downloaded from our website www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk
Please e-mail completed application forms to hr@thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

We ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.