Head of Department - Business Studies and Economics

TLTP Education; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A Secondary Academy in Hillingdon is seeking a Head of Department for Business and Economics to oversee a dynamic curriculum and enhance the educational experience of students aged 11-18. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, classroom management skills, and the ability to engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher with management experience preferred.
• Ability to teach both Business and Economics at A-Level is desirable.
• Strong classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 4 and 5.
• Contribute to developing and implementing an innovative curriculum.
• Foster a love of learning among students.

Skills

Classroom management

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Head of Department of Business and Economics – Hillingdon – £36,413–£53,499/year + TLR – Full-Time – September 2025 – Secondary Academy (Ages 11–18)

Position: Head of Department of Business and Economics – Hillingdon

Type: Permanent

Start Date: September

Requirements: Experienced teachers; ability to teach both subjects at A-Level is desirable; management experience preferred

The Role: Head of Department of Business and Economics

This role requires delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages 4 and 5. Responsibilities include fostering a love of Business and Economics, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. You will contribute to developing and implementing an innovative curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum. The ideal candidate will have leadership and management experience, strong classroom management skills, and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet all learners' needs.

The School: Head of Department of Business and Economics

The academy is a large, mixed school in Hillingdon, judged 'outstanding' by Ofsted. It caters to over 900 pupils aged 11-18, with good behavior reported. The school's vision is to provide an exciting and engaging curriculum to develop well-rounded learners.

Apply for this role or contact Asael at TLTP for more information!