Head of Business

ARK SCHOOLS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate leader of Business Studies to join its curriculum leadership team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in raising attainment and improving teaching through effective coaching and professional development. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, this role is perfect for those eager to inspire and lead in a dynamic educational setting. Join a school that values growth and excellence in education.

Benefits

Weekly coaching

Year group planning time

Whole-school professional development

Shared planning and training days

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a challenging school environment.
• Evidence of improving teaching and learning through CPD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Studies curriculum and promote the subject across the academy.
• Contribute to the overall leadership team and school mission.

Skills

Leadership in Business Studies

Raising attainment

Teaching improvement

Coaching staff

Education

Teaching Qualification

Degree in Business Studies

Job description

About The Role
We are seeking an exceptional leader of Business Studies, ready to join the curriculum leadership team in our high-performing school and contribute to achieving our mission. This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate what education can achieve.
We seek a leader who is prepared to build on previous leadership in Business and to further promote the subject across the entire academy.
Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of raising attainment in a leadership role within a challenging school
• Evidence of continually improving teaching and learning through CPD and coaching staff

To apply and see more information about the school and this role, please visit our vacancies page. The deadline is Thursday 15th May 2025. To discuss the role, please email the Principal’s PA, Abi Saleh, at [e-mail], or call 0207 563 6901. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and this advert may close earlier depending on response. Early application is advised.

Benefits
We believe in aiming high, working together, being kind, and leading the way. Through weekly coaching, year group planning time, and whole school PD, we invest in your growth as a teacher to create an optimal learning environment for our pupils.
Our professional development approach promises a positive journey of growth, supported by shared planning, training days, and resources within the Ark network. For more about working with Ark, visit arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us
We are a genuine all-through school, with pupils from nursery to sixth form across two sites. This allows for a long-term, impactful educational journey starting from primary, where our pupils develop a love of learning.
Our school adopts a mastery approach in primary, emphasizing explicit teaching of skills and concepts, enriched by a diverse curriculum. Our specialist teaching model benefits pupils with expert instruction in PE, music, art, humanities, and science.
In 2019, we merged with Ark Paddington Green Academy to form one all-through school. We have a dedicated nursery and extensive outdoor and shared resources across our sites.
Visit kingsolomonacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion:
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can thrive. We value diverse perspectives to strengthen our community. For more about Ark’s diversity commitments, click here.

Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All employees undergo an enhanced DBS check. Disclosure of criminal history will be considered based on the nature and timing of offences. For more, visit here.

Note: We review applications continuously, and the role may close early depending on response. Early applications are encouraged.