Headd of Business Studies

Prospero Teaching; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Head of Business Studies for a secondary school in Surrey. The role focuses on delivering engaging KS3 and KS4 lessons, with a supportive Business Studies department and the chance to lead a team.

The successful candidate will have QTS or equivalent, with at least 1 year UK teaching experience and up-to-date safeguarding training. The position is permanent and full-time, starting 02/11/2026.

Qualifications

• Must have teaching experience in the UK and relevant classroom experience.
• QTS or equivalent certification is required for eligibility.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training completed within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging lessons for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Support and develop the Business Studies department and students.

Skills

Teaching experience

UK classroom experience

Education

QTS or equivalent

Safeguarding training

Job description

Head of Business Studies

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of Business Studies for a Secondary school in Surrey. The school has a supportive Business Studies department. Most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4. The school is looking for a candidate with excellent subject knowledge and with a passion for delivering exciting and engaging lessons. Head of Department experience is preferred but not essential.

Contract Details

• Location - Staines Upon Thames, Surrey
• Position - Business Studies Teacher
• Type of work - Business Studies Teacher
• Contract or position start date - 02/11/2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until the end of the academic year
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - On going
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Permanent
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP175 per day
• Hours - 8:00 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

Eligibility

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

Other

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team