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Head of Business Studies

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GBP 42,000 - 75,000

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Job summary

An established school in Greenwich is seeking a Head of Business Studies to lead a dynamic team of educators. This role offers the chance to focus solely on teaching Business Studies while enjoying a reduced timetable and flexibility in course management. With a strong emphasis on oracy development and an excellent work-life balance, this position is ideal for an ambitious educator looking to make a significant impact. The school boasts modern facilities, a supportive pastoral team, and a positive environment, making it a fantastic place to grow professionally. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Reduced teaching timetable
Extensive pastoral support
Excellent work-life balance
State-of-the-art facilities
Strong behavior policy

Qualifications

  • Experienced Business Studies Teacher with leadership skills.
  • UK QTS or equivalent experience in teaching Business Studies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and teach Business Studies for KS4 & KS5.
  • Work collaboratively with a team of Business Studies and Economics teachers.

Skills

Business Studies Teaching
Leadership
UK QTS
Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Head of Business Studies - Greenwich

Q - Are you a qualified Business Studies Teacher searching for your first Head of Department role?

Q - Or perhaps you're an experienced Head of Department, searching for a fresh venture where you can make a tangible impact and change to the department?

A 'Good' graded Secondary School in Greenwich is searching for a Head of Business Studies to join their team in September. This large, mixed secondary school for 11-18 yr olds has popular uptake at GCSE, BTEC & A Level Business Studies, boasting a team of four Business Studies Teachers, as well as Economics specialists including a Lead Practitioner.

The school is looking for a strong Business Studies Teacher to come in and lead as Head of Business Studies, working in tandem with an excellent Lead Practitioner of Economics. As Head of Business Studies, you will benefit from a reduced teaching timetable as well as a degree of flexibility over the courses and age range you teach.

Highlights of this school & Head of Business Studies role:

  • Opportunity to just teach Business Studies
  • Extensive pastoral support team & brilliant behaviour policy
  • Close-knit team with a great social aspect
  • Strong focus on the development of oracy across the curriculum
  • State of the art, modern facilities
  • Excellent work-life balance & wellbeing policy
  • Recent Ofsted so no pressure anytime soon
  • Solid, established SLT, primarily home-grown within the school

Role Details - Head of Business Studies

  • Full time, Permanent, September start
  • Inner London Payscale - Competitive Offers MPS/UPS/Leadership
  • 42,000 - 75,000 dependant on experience and responsibility
  • Leading and teaching Business Studies KS4 & KS5.

Person Specification - Head of Business Studies

  • Experienced Business Studies Teacher
  • UK QTS or experience teaching a comparable curriculum
  • Confident, personable and ambitious
  • Available from September 2025

School Details - Head of Business Studies

  • Ofsted 'Good' - Recently inspected
  • Excellent student behaviour
  • Excellent internal promotion opportunities for middle & senior leadership
  • Extended pastoral team who support with academic achievement, behavioural needs and more.
  • Inner London Payscale

Apply to this Head of Business Studies position today, and if shortlisted, you will be contacted within 12-24hrs to discuss the school and next steps.

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