Head Of Business Studies

Tradewind Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a talented Head of Business Studies for a permanent position in a South London all-girls Catholic school starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will have excellent teaching and management skills, committed to leading continuous improvement in teaching and learning. This role offers a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a chance to be part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Dynamic team environment

Supportive work environment

Management and Leadership CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about Business Studies and committed to improving teaching.
• Good or outstanding teaching, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to leading continuous improvement.
• Inspirational and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school's Catholic ethos remains central to learning.
• Work in a team to deliver department objectives.
• Contribute to the school's success and student outcomes.

Skills

Excellent teaching skills

Management skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Job description

FT Head of Business Studies

Main/Upper Teachers Outer London pay scale.

January 2026

Located in South London

Tradewind Recruitment are excited to be working alongside an outstanding, all Girls Catholic school in South London in their hiring of a talented Head of Business Studies practitioner for a permanent vacancy from January 2026. The successful candidate should have excellent teaching, management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to ensure that the school's Catholic ethos remains at the core of student learning.

The school seek an organised and confident Head of Business Studies Teacher who thrives on making things happen and will have an ability to keep on top of the practicalities. You will be a strong communicator with the vision and ability to work in a team on delivering department objectives.

The successful candidate will:

Be passionate about Business Studies, committed to improving teaching and learning.

Have good or outstanding teaching, management and interpersonal skills.

Will be committed to leading continuous improvement.

Have good interpersonal and presentation skills.

Be forward thinking, inspirational, receptive to change and able to work under pressure.

The school offer:

A strong commitment to your professional development and career management

An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team

A supportive environment in which your talent and commitment will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded

Management and Leadership CPD opportunities are available

Set on a private estate in a leafy suburb and within short travelling distance into central London, you will work in a friendly working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a thriving school and make a major contribution to the schools continued success. If you are passionate about Business Studies and committed to achieving outstanding student attainment outcomes, then Tradewind Recruitment would welcome hearing from you immediately.