Head of Business Studies

Harris Academy Falconwood; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Falconwood in London is seeking a qualified Head of Business Studies. You will lead GCSE delivery, develop curriculum, and drive school improvement as part of the leadership team.

The role requires QTS, a relevant undergraduate degree, and evidence of managing change and raising achievement. Strong communication, organisational skills, and the ability to sustain high professional standards with students are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Ideally, have management training.
• Demonstrate successful GCSE teaching at good or better level.
• Experience of initiation and effective management of change.
• Evidence of raising achievement and value added for groups.
• Knowledge of current curriculum developments and implications.
• Understanding of how children learn and how to raise achievement.
• Good communication skills in speech and writing.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Able to build professional standards and relationships with students.
• Able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership / change management

Curriculum knowledge

Change management experience

Relationship building

Education

QTS or equivalent

Undergraduate degree (relevant subject)

Management training

Job description

Are you a passionate teacher looking for your next step? We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris Academy Falconwood as Head of Business Studies.

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, management training
• Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level
• Have experience of initiation and effective management of change
• Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups
• Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications
• Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking
• Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement
• Have good communication skills in speech and writing
• Display excellent organisational skills
• Are able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students
• Are able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.