Lead Practitioner - Business & Economics

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grammar school in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Lead Practitioner for Business & Economics, commencing in January or April 2026. This role involves modeling high-quality teaching, coaching staff, and teaching Key Stage 4 and 5 Business and Key Stage 5 Economics. The successful candidate will uphold high teaching standards and support student aspirations. The school offers a robust development program and opportunities for career advancement within a positive working environment.

Benefits

Full programme of support and development

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Ability to model high-quality teaching and lead teaching development.
• Experience coaching and training staff to improve standards.
• Proficient in teaching Business and Economics to Key Stage 4 and 5.

Responsibilities

• Model exemplary teaching across the department.
• Coach and train staff to enhance teaching standards.
• Teach Key Stage 4 and 5 Business and Economics.

Skills

High-quality teaching

Coaching and training

Reflective practice

Curriculum enrichment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant degree

Job description

Lead Practitioner – Business & Economics

As a result of the continued expansion in student numbers in the Business and Economics department at both GCSE and A Level, we are seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner commencing in January or April 2026. The main purpose of the role is to model exemplary teaching and lead the improvement of teaching and learning across the school.

• Model high‑quality teaching and lead the development of teaching skills across the department.
• Coach and train other staff members to raise teaching standards.
• Teach Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 Business and Key Stage 5 Economics.
• Participate in Enterprise Education, particularly Young Enterprise, in order to enrich the curriculum.

The successful applicant will have high expectations, be a reflective practitioner, and be keen to develop and improve their teaching. They will help students reach high aspirations and share the belief that our students deserve an exceptional curriculum and the very best teaching.

Benefits and support:

• Full programme of support and development including line management guidance.
• Support provided by the Head of Science and an Assistant Headteacher.
• Opportunities for career progression within the school.

Discover more about the school: Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is an expanding, selectively placing grammar school undergoing transformational change following a multi‑million pound investment. We offer a positive working environment, strong support for professional development and specialist teaching rooms.

Application requirements: An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Please submit a CV and application form together via our website: https://www.twgsb.org.uk/187/vacancies. We will review applications as we receive them.