Head of Business and Economics

Aston Education Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary Academy in Lewisham, Southeast London is seeking a Head of Business and Economics to lead a core curriculum area. Applicants should have QTS/QTLS, strong subject knowledge, and leadership abilities to inspire and ensure high-quality outcomes for students. The role offers an extensive support network and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Teachers' pension

Excellent professional development programme

Attractive benefits package

Free parking

Excellent facilities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business and Economics practitioner.
• Extensive subject knowledge to deliver high quality outcomes.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the core curriculum area within the school and across the Trust.
• Contribute to the overall leadership and management of the school.
• Promote academic achievement and outstanding teaching.

Skills

Knowledge of Business and Economics GCSE

Knowledge of A level Edexcel

Knowledge of OCR Enterprise and Marketing

BTEC National Extended Diploma

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Job: Head of Business and Economics

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Start date: September 2025

Annual Salary: MPS/UPS (inner London) + TLR

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London), looking for a permanent Head of Business and Economics to lead the successful core curriculum area within the school and, as part of a core subject leadership team, across the Trust.

The School and the MAT offer:

• An extensive support network
• Teachers' pension
• Excellent professional development programme
• Attractive benefits package
• Free parking
• Excellent facilities

As a senior member of staff, the Head of Business and Economics will contribute to the overall leadership and management of the school and be active in promoting its aims and supporting an ethos that promotes academic achievement and outstanding teaching and learning.

You have excellent knowledge of Business and Economics GCSE Edexcel, A level Edexcel, OCR Enterprise and Marketing level 2 and BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business Pearson. You'll act as a lead internal verifier for BTEC.

We are looking for an exceptional Business and Economics practitioner with QTS/QTLS who can use their experience, extensive subject knowledge, and vision to get the best from their team and deliver high quality outcomes for our students.

This is a great opportunity for a current or aspiring Head of Business and Economic sto join this vibrant and oversubscribed school.

The school is part of a respected medium size multi academy trust, and their reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence. They support every single student and staff member in reaching their full potential.

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat about this Head of Business and Economics job and to apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.