An ambitious secondary academy in Liverpool, Merseyside, is seeking an articulate Lead Practitioner of Business Studies & Enterprise to elevate commercial pedagogy, vocational coursework quality, and examination standards starting in January.

Job Overview

Business Studies and Enterprise represent high-uptake routes within this academy's Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form curriculum. The Lead Practitioner will teach GCSE Business, Cambridge Nationals in Enterprise, and A-Level Business Studies, while driving teaching and learning standards across the commercial department.

Working alongside senior leadership and subject colleagues, you will model evidence-based teaching strategies, lead peer lesson coaching, coach non-specialists, and standardize internal assessment moderation for vocational coursework portfolios. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Model exemplary classroom delivery across Key Stage 4 Business and Key Stage 5 A-Level Business Studies

• Lead departmental coaching on 12-mark and 20-mark evaluative essay modeling and financial ratio analysis

• Standardize internal verification and coursework moderation procedures for vocational enterprise awards

• Audit schemes of work to integrate contemporary corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, and digital commerce

• Analyze assessment tracking data to design targeted revision programs and mock exam interventions

• Oversee student enterprise challenges, business mentoring partnerships, and Young Enterprise teams

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

• Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent)

• Key Curriculum: Edexcel / AQA Business Studies & OCR Cambridge Nationals

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) with an honors degree in Business Studies, Management, or related commercial field

• Consistent track record of delivering top-tier GCSE and Key Stage 5 examination and vocational outcomes

• Demonstrated experience in peer coaching, curriculum innovation, or vocational quality assurance (Internal Verifier)

• Deep understanding of corporate finance, marketing strategies, and operational frameworks

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Lead Practitioner of Business position in Liverpool for a January start.