Head Of Business And Economics

Position:
Head of Business and Economics

Start date:

January 2027

Location:

Redbridge

Smart Teachers is pleased to be working in partnership with a high-performing secondary school in East London to recruit an ambitious and inspiring Head of Business and Economics from January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or current middle leader to lead a successful department and drive outstanding outcomes across Business Studies and Economics.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and manage the Business and Economics department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
• Inspire and motivate students to achieve excellent academic outcomes at Key Stages 4 and 5.
• Develop and implement an engaging, ambitious curriculum that supports excellent progress.
• Lead on curriculum planning, assessment and quality assurance within the department.
• Coach, mentor and support colleagues, promoting continuous professional development.
• Contribute to the wider leadership of the school and play an active role in school improvement.

The school is a well-established and highly regarded secondary setting with a strong academic ethos and a commitment to providing an exceptional education for every student. Staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive working environment, excellent professional development opportunities and clear pathways for career progression.

The successful applicant will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A degree in Business, Economics or a related subject.
• Experience teaching Business Studies and/or Economics to Key Stage 5.
• A proven track record of securing strong student outcomes.
• Previous leadership experience or the ambition and capability to step into a middle leadership role.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• A commitment to high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement.

• A permanent leadership opportunity from January 2027.
• A supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture.
• High-quality professional development and leadership training.
• Opportunities for career progression within a successful school.
• Competitive salary in line with experience and leadership responsibilities.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.