Business Studies & Economics Lead Practitioner Opportunity – Dynamic Secondary School in Swindon

A dynamic secondary school in Swindon is seeking an ambitious Lead Practitioner of Business Studies & Economics to drive vocational and academic commercial studies across Key Stages 4 and 5 starting in January. Job Overview This role combines expert classroom delivery with strategic leadership in curriculum design and enterprise pedagogy. The successful candidate will teach GCSE Business, A-Level Economics, and BTEC Nationals, while coaching social science teachers and expanding young enterprise partnerships. Working alongside senior management, you will lead quality assurance across BTEC internal verifications, refine quantitative data interpretation modules, and mentor early-career teachers. This is a full-time, permanent contract. Key Responsibilities Model exemplary classroom delivery across GCSE Business, A-Level Economics, and Level 3 BTEC qualifications Lead departmental coaching in macro/microeconomic modeling, financial calculation techniques, and essay evaluation Act as Lead Internal Verifier (LIV) for vocational Business coursework portfolios Oversee enterprise challenges, Young Enterprise competitions, and guest corporate speaker visits Analyze Sixth Form progress data to implement targeted exam revision workshops Mentor non-specialist teachers delivering introductory business and economic concepts Role Overview & Specifications Start Date: January Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract Location: Swindon, Wiltshire Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent) Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel / Pearson BTEC Candidate Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) with a degree in Economics, Business Management, or Finance Proven track record of consistently outstanding GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC exam outcomes Experience in vocational portfolio moderation, peer coaching, or key stage subject leadership Strong commercial knowledge and quantitative mentoring capabilities 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 position in Swindon for a January start.