HEAD OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

ESMS: Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a passionate Head of Business and Economics. This role involves leading a dynamic department, ensuring high-quality teaching, and engaging students in the world of business. The successful candidate will foster a collaborative environment, develop innovative curricula, and inspire young minds to excel academically. With a commitment to holistic education, the school values creativity and critical thinking, aiming to empower students to achieve their ambitions. Join a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced sick pay

Family-friendly policies

Access to swimming pool and fitness room

Discounts at retail and entertainment locations

Qualifications

• GTCS-registered with a degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience teaching Business and Economics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Business and Economics department.
• Monitor pupil performance and define departmental strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Education

Degree in Business or Economics

GTCS Registration

Job description

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Number Of Positions

1

Contract Type

Full Time Permanent

Salary

£56331 - £57282

Location:

Edinburgh

Closing Date

16/05/2025

Department

Business and Economics

Region / Division

ESMS

Job Role

Teaching

The Role

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are currently recruiting for a Head of Business and Economics to join on a permanent basis from August 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter, (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks). The role is full time working with a salary of £56,331 to £57,282 per annum. The role is based at either The Mary Erskine School on the Ravelston site or at Stewart’s Melville College on the Queensferry Road site, depending on staffing.

Duties

The purpose of the role is to lead and manager the Business and Economics department. and will include such duties as:

• Lead and co-ordinate the work of the department, supporting and monitoring staff to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
• Develop, resource, and oversee the delivery and assessment of courses across all stages, including internal and public examinations.
• Monitor pupil performance, define departmental policies and strategies, and contribute to whole-school initiatives through departmental planning and liaison.
  
  

The successful candidate will be GTCS-registered with a degree in a relevant subject and experience teaching Business and Economics. They will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional with strong communication and analytical skills, able to prioritise effectively and work well both independently and as part of a team. A passion for engaging young people in business and economics, alongside a commitment to high standards and the values of ESMS, is essential.

To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided.

Eligibility

ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right work in the UK.

Benefits

Staff are offered a range of benefits including: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies, use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations.

Values

We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

About ESMS

Welcome to the ESMS, a vibrant, family of independent schools, for 3-18 year olds, in the heart of Edinburgh. We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single-sex but closely twinned secondary education and a co-educational sixth form. At the ESMS family of schools we pride ourselves on our holistic approach to education which means that we place as much emphasis on opportunities and activities outside of the classroom as we do on what happens in class. We offer over 300 clubs and societies as well as wide-ranging opportunities in sport, music and drama, outdoor education, trips and community involvement, all with the intention of helping your child discover their talents, learn or explore something new, have fun and make new friends.

Our Vision is to empower learners within our community through innovative approaches and transformative experiences, cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Through a dynamic education and a culture of determination, we inspire students to dream big, set ambitious goals, and surpass their own expectations, ensuring every child has the opportunity to excel and achieve a fulfilling, successful life, whatever path they choose.

Our Mission is to develop resilient, accomplished, and values-driven students equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead full, happy lives and shape a better world.

Aims

• We offer an outstanding, well-rounded education, to a diverse group of children
• We take time to build strong relationships and to help our children feel happy, safe and secure so that they thrive emotionally and socially and academically
• We provide an unrivalled range of activities outside the classroom, enabling our children to discover and develop their natural talents
• We inspire children to aim high and achieve strong academic results
• We give children every opportunity to seize and embrace every challenge that life throws at them
• Our teachers inspire innovative thinkers with a love of learning that will last a lifetime
• Our children develop the confidence to use their voices
• Our five values embed character, inspiring children to develop good hearts, make good decisions and improve the world around them.
  
  

Attached Documents

• May 2025 Head of Business and Economics - Job Description.docx
  
  

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