Head of Business and Economics

Independent Association of Prep Schools; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent coeducational school seeks a passionate Head of Business and Economics to inspire students and deliver engaging lessons. The position requires teaching at GCSE, BTEC, and A-level, as well as contributing to pastoral care. Applicants should possess strong academic qualifications and a teaching certificate, and will benefit from a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Family friendly policies

Free lunches during term time

School Fees Remission

Annual review and training opportunities

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Opportunities for community involvement

Qualifications

• High academic qualifications in Business/Economics are necessary.
• Candidates must have a recognized teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching BTEC qualifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Business and Economics at GCSE and A-level.
• Plan and deliver creative and challenging lessons.
• Provide pastoral care and extracurricular supervision.

Skills

Passion for teaching Business & Economics

Organizational skills

Creative lesson planning

Innovative teaching methods

Teamwork

Education

High level of academic qualification in Business/Economics

Recognized teaching qualification

Job description

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Head of Business and Economics.

Detail

Head of Business and Economics

We seek an enthusiastic and passionate Head of Business & Economics who is committed to the quality of learning and teaching and to providing an engaging and inspiring experience for the pupils.

The successful applicant will be able to deliver the subject to GCSE, BTEC and A-level standard, and will be a teacher who understands the importance of this role as well as the broader task of conveying interest and passion for the subject in the classroom. This is a full time permanent position.

We are looking for a candidate with high expectations of students, who will maintain the high grades achieved in recent years while also promoting a love of the subject inside and outside the classroom.

The successful candidate is expected to possess the following qualities:

• a passion for teaching Business & Economics and an ability tosharethis with pupils
• a high level of academic qualification in Business/Economics
• the ability to plan, prepare and deliver creative and challenging lessons to all age groups
• the confidence to use innovative teaching methods that enhance learning and teaching
• the creativity to produce resources which contribute to teaching and departmental development
• good organisational skills and punctuality
• willingness to work as part of a team and toshareideas with colleagues

The successful candidate will be required to teach Economics to GCSE and both Business and Economics to A-level.The department also teaches the BTEC Extended Certificate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (Pearson exam board) to pupils in Sixth form. Any experience in teaching/administering BTEC qualifications and of Edexcel exam board would be helpful, but is not required.

The successful candidate will have a recognised teaching qualification and be registered with the GTCS or in the process of achieving this.

Loretto operates for seven days a week in term time (with lessons Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings) and all members of staff have broader roles in the pastoral care of children and the extra-curricular life of the school. The successful candidate will be a tutor to around ten tutees and will also undertake an evening duty in a boarding house once a week.

This is a permanent, full time post. Loretto has its own salary scale and salary will be determined by experience and aptitude for the role.

Application

If you think that this is the right opportunity for you, please apply through the School Talent website. As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit a CV and provide a statement outlining why you would be suitable for the post.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact [e-mail]

For more details on the position and the School, please see the Information Pack.

Closing Date: Sunday 22 June 2025 at 11:59pm.

Interview Procedure

It is anticipated that first interviews will be held around 25 or 26 June 2025.

• Family friendly policies
• Free lunches during term time
• School Fees Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

Founded in 1827, located in a spacious campus just outside Edinburgh, we are one of the UK’s leading independent coeducational schools, for both boarding and day school pupils. Traditional and innovative educational methods, first-class facilities and the advantages offered by a small school all combine to provide a uniquely rounded learning experience for girls and boys.

Our emphasis on the whole person is really what sets us apart.From day one, Loretto’s Founder was dedicated to blending academic excellence with a wealth of experiences beyond the classroom.

By helping girls and boys to excel in mind, body and spirit, we aim to help them unlock and realise their full potential.

Today’s staff and pupils are living proof of the clear benefits offered by that ethos. Being a small school enables us to share our big heart and ambition, and offer big opportunities for our young people.

Also reflecting Loretto’s commitment to help bring out the best in all, are our high standards of teaching and a diverse yet rigorous curriculum.

The enormous range of co-curricular activities we offer away from the classroom ensures that each pupil can grow and develop wherever their interests and talents may lie.

The School’s achievements in music, art and drama and our strong reputation in sporting endeavours – rugby, hockey, cricket, lacrosse and golf to name just a few – are both testament to that.