Subject Lead - Business and Economics

Teaching Vacancies; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing school community in Bishop's Stortford is seeking an ambitious Subject Lead for Business and Economics to provide strategic leadership and develop a high-quality curriculum. This role offers a unique opportunity to establish and lead a growing department as the school prepares for fantastic developments including opening a sixth form. The ideal candidate must be QTS qualified with significant teaching experience and a commitment to safeguarding and student welfare. Competitive benefits such as professional development opportunities and well-being programs are provided.

Benefits

Great opportunities for professional development

Teacher pension scheme

O2 discounts

Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

Eligible for NUS Card

Well-being programs

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be QTS qualified
• Experience in delivering high standards in 'Good' or 'Outstanding' schools
• Ability to self-start and collaborate effectively

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality, coherent curriculum delivery
• Lead the subject team in annual planning
• Build and lead an effective teaching team
• Develop high-quality teaching materials

Skills

QTS qualified

Significant teaching experience

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

About us and the role

We are seeking an ambitious Subject Lead for Business and Economics to join our growing school, which was graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in May 2025. This is an exciting time to join Avanti Grange as we prepare to expand our curriculum offer at Key Stage 4 and to open our sixth form, Avanti6, in September 2027.

As Subject Lead, you will champion a high-quality, forward‑thinking curriculum that equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need for further study, employment, and life. You will bring ambition, creativity, and clarity of vision, leading a department and ensuring Business and Economics remains a high‑achieving area of the school.

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for Business and Economics, shaping both the KS4 programme and the development of the KS5 pathways as we move towards the launch of Avanti6. You will model outstanding practice, support the development of colleagues, and ensure a well‑planned and coherent curriculum that secures excellent outcomes for all students.

This position offers a rare opportunity to establish and lead a growing department within a supportive, forward‑looking school community at a pivotal moment in its development.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Interviews will take place on 22nd January 2026.

What will you do?

• Ensure the delivery of a high-quality, coherent, and cost-effective curriculum with high expectations of achievement for all students.
• Lead the subject team in developing an annual Department Development Plan aligned with the School Development Plan.
• Build and lead an effective team of teaching and support staff who embody the school’s vision of Educational Excellence, Character Formation, and Spiritual Insight.
• Prepare and develop high-quality teaching materials, lessons, and pastoral arrangements as required.

What are we looking for?

• QTS qualified.
• Significant teaching experience in one or more ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ schools – demonstrably delivering high standards.
• Able to self‑start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team – whether led or leading.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

What the school offers its staff

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development.
• Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility).
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers.
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership.
• Well‑being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps).
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme.

Why should you apply?

Avanti exists to help each person become a well‑rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

Pre‑employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re‑checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.

Commitment to safeguarding

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re‑checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks.