Director of Business StudiesDeadline: 18th Oct 2024

at  Reach Academy Feltham

Reach Academy Feltham
We’re delighted to be the co-headteachers of Reach Academy Feltham,
an all-through school that is dedicated to achieving its vision that:
every single pupil will leave us with the skills, attributes and academic
qualifications to go on to enjoy lives of choice and opportunity
At Reach Academy Feltham we believe it is impossible to teach to high
standards unless the teacher knows the children, both personally and
academically. By keeping the school small, we believe it can create a
community where no pupil is left behind, providing every student with the
opportunity to achieve academic success.

WE NEED NEW TEACHERS AND LEADERS TO CONTINUE OUR DEVELOPMENT.

In the following pack, we hope to do the following:

• Share some background information about the evolution and direction of Reach Schools;
• Provide a description of the role with an indication of the types of skills and attributes we’re

looking for; and,

• Provide information about how to apply for the role.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact Tilly (for Primary roles) or Beck (for
Secondary roles) directly at Matilda.Browne@reachacademy.org.uk or
Beck.Owen@reachacademy.org.uk
King regards,
Beck and Tilly

ABOUT US

Reach Schools

subject knowledge, understanding of child development, attachment and specific areas of AEN.

• You work closely with families to support them to effectively support their children, operating wit

informally.

• You will participate in school events such as the Summer Fair in order to support the wider school community.
• You will actively seek to promote the work of The Reach Children’s Hub where it will benefit your pupils.
• You follow all school practices and protocols relating to Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• You act as a guardian to and steward of the building and the community, ensuring that resources are taken care of.
• You take responsibility for your own development, seeking opportunities to learn, grow and lead.
• You set goals that are driven by the school priorities and you regularly evaluate progress against your goals, seeking feedback an

CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP ROLE.

The successful candidate will share the school’s vision and the belief that all young people
should be able to enjoy a life of choice and opportunity and be committed to ensuring that every
child can achieve their full potential.
This is a Business Studies specific role, where you will be driving exceptional pupil outcomes in
Business Studies at KS4 and KS5. Your purpose is to create a focused learning environment in
your lessons and to ensure that pupils are successful in their study of Business Studies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE CLASSROOM

You actively create a strong classroom culture by building strong relationships with pupils, having an organised

classroom environment and bringing a sense of joy to your work.

• You foster pupil collaboration and a high level of engagement in lessons.
• You use assessment information in the classroom to inform teaching, checking and intervening to address barriers

to learning and misunderstanding. You use feedback and self and peer assessment to ensure that pupils know

where they are and what they need to do to progress.

• You set homework in line with the school policy.
• You plan backwards from the intended outcome at the medium term and lesson level, ensuring that the needs of all

learners are met.

• You deliver lessons that offer clear exposition and modelling, with opportunities for pupils to practise and receive

feedback throughout.

• You carry out form tutor duties with care and diligence, carefully crafting a supportive, trusting and honest

relationship with tutees and their families which drive progress towards the school vision and upholds high
standards.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AROUND THE CLASSROOM

You support pupils, especially those who are vulnerable, to make excellent progress in line with the

school vision.

• You set a clear path for pupil outcomes that fits with the school’s vision and the pupils’ flight-plan that

drives planning and curriculum design throughout the year.

• You use a range of assessment tools to know clearly where pupils are in their learning, what they need

to do next and how to effectively support them, at the individual, group and class level.

• You constantly seek to develop professional understanding around all aspects of the role, including

subject knowledge, understanding of child development, attachment and specific areas of AEN.

• You work closely with families to support them to effectively support their children, operating with

sensitivity, empathy and high expectations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

You support learning beyond the classroom by organising trips and supporting extra-curricular activities wherever relevant.

• You will support pupils in all aspects of their conduct around the school by carrying out duties and other responsibilities.
• You work closely with colleagues, supporting their development and the progress of all pupils.
• You will formally report to parents on the progress of their child in line with the calendared contacts and at regular intervals

informally.

• You will participate in school events such as the Summer Fair in order to support the wider school community.
• You will actively seek to promote the work of The Reach Children’s Hub where it will benefit your pupils.
• You follow all school practices and protocols relating to Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• You act as a guardian to and steward of the building and the community, ensuring that resources are taken care of.
• You take responsibility for your own development, seeking opportunities to learn, grow and lead.
• You set goals that are driven by the school priorities and you regularly evaluate progress against your goals, seeking feedback and

adjusting your course where necessary.