Head Of Business & Economics – School

A prestigious secondary school in Oxford is seeking an articulate, commercially aware Head of Business & Economics to lead its thriving Social Sciences faculty for a permanent January start.

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity to join a high-performing learning community celebrated for academic excellence, business enterprise, and strong Sixth Form university progression.

Business Studies and Economics are highly popular choices across GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC courses at this school. The successful candidate will take full strategic responsibility for the department, driving curriculum development, data tracking, and pedagogical standards across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.

Leading a team of commercial specialists, you will cultivate a culture of financial literacy, market analysis, and economic critique. You will prepare students for competitive higher education pathways in Management, Finance, and Economics. This is a full-time, permanent leadership position.

• Provide strategic leadership, management, and curriculum design for Business Studies and Economics across KS4 and KS5

• Line manage, evaluate, and support department staff, conducting lesson observations and work scrutinies to maintain academic rigor

• Implement rigorous tracking systems to monitor student progress and coordinate targeted exam preparation interventions

• Oversee the delivery of A-Level Business, A-Level Economics, and BTEC National portfolios to secure top-tier results

• Expand enterprise initiatives, including Young Enterprise schemes, stock market investment challenges, and corporate guest lectures

• Oversee departmental budgets, digital simulation suites, and specialized business resources

• Fulfill pastoral responsibilities as a Sixth Form Form Tutor, supporting UCAS applications for business-related degrees

• Collaborate with Senior Leadership on whole-school career readiness and enterprise education initiatives

• High-achieving, scholarly secondary school environment with motivated Sixth Form students

• Competitive salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS plus TLR 2b / TLR 1b allowance

• Permanent, full-time contract starting January

• Dedicated digital business suites and strong university links

• Historic Oxford location with excellent public transport and road connections across Oxfordshire

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

• Honors degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, or a related commercial discipline

• Proven track record of securing high GCSE, BTEC, and A-Level Business/Economics outcomes

• Previous departmental leadership experience (e.g., 2i/c, Subject Coordinator, or experienced Head of Department)

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and interpersonal leadership capabilities