Head of Business Ks4 and Digital Literacy Ks3 - Full-time

New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6912-615T
• Posted:22/07/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS and TLR (dependent upon experience)
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:03/09/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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Inspire, Lead, Believe and Achieve

New Line Learning Academy is seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Head of Business and Digital Literacy to lead a popular and high-performing department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious educator to shape the future of Business Studies and champion the development of essential digital skills across the curriculum.

About the Role

This leadership role is open to growth, but currently spans both:

Key Stage 3 Digital Literacy, supporting students to become confident, safe, and skilled users of technology.

Key Stage 4 Business Studies, with a particular focus currently on delivering NCFE qualifications that prepare learners for further education and the world of work.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading curriculum design and delivery in both Business and Digital Literacy
• Raising achievement and improving outcomes across both subject areas
• Quality assurance of teaching, learning and assessment
• Driving innovation in digital teaching strategies
• Managing departmental data, reviews and intervention planning
• Supporting and inspiring colleagues within the vocational faculty

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS
• Has recent and relevant teaching experience
• Can teach confidently across KS3 and KS4
• Brings enthusiasm for Business Studies and Digital Literacy
• Can lead and model excellence in the classroom
• Can use data and evaluation to improve outcomes
• Is committed to inclusive, engaging and future-focused education

This role is ideal for:

• A current subject leader looking to broaden their leadership experience
• A teacher with expertise in Business and ICT/digital skills ready to step into a strategic position

What We Offer

At New Line Learning Academy, we provide:

• A vibrant and supportive working environment
• A committed team of colleagues in a high-performing vocational department
• An excellent CPD programme with opportunities for action research and nationally recognised leadership qualifications
• Opportunities to grow within a supportive multi-academy trust, which includes:
• Two secondary schools
• One primary school
• One nursery
• Staff benefits such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme
• A culture of collaboration, respect and professional growth

Join Us

We value positive relationships and purposeful leadership. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of two critical subject areas—equipping our students with the business acumen and digital competencies they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

If you would like to look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Information about the school

New Line Learning Academy is a ‘Good’ school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

We are one of the select few schools in the local area eligible for the government’s Levelling Up Premium Payments scheme for teachers. This fantastic opportunity allows successful, eligible candidates who specialize in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Computing to claim a premium payment of up to £2,000 for each academic year they work during 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026.

In addition, eligible teachers can also claim a targeted retention payment of up to £4,000 at New Line Learning Academy. These financial incentives provide an exceptional opportunity to further support and reward your commitment to education while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 743 286
• Email: hr@futureschoolstrust.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Prospectus
• Candidate Pack
• Ofsted Report