Head of Business & Economics

About the role

We are looking to appoint a passionate and highly driven Head of Business & Economics who has the vision and ambition to lead this department. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and be able to motivate pupils through inspirational, personalised teaching.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher to join a thriving school and work with pupils who are committed to their learning and passionate about their development. The successful applicant will lead a department of three specialist colleagues who are committed to ensuring that each pupil achieves their full potential academically and personally.

GCSE Business (OCR) and Cambridge National Enterprise & Marketing are hugely popular, as are both A-Level Business and A-Level Economics (both AQA). Many pupils decide to continue their studies further within the department, opting for A-Level subjects that they have studied during KS4, highlighting their respect and enjoyment of the subject. There is also a significant uptake of Business A-Level and Economics A-Level from pupils who have not previously studied these subjects at GCSE, embracing the challenge of a new subject.

The successful applicant should therefore be able to teach GCSE Business and/or OCR Enterprise & Marketing (or have experience of other vocational Business qualifications) across Key Stage 4. Although the ability to teach A-Level Business or Economics is desirable it is not essential, given the level of experience we have within the department.

In every way the Business & Economics Department mirrors the aims and beliefs of the school. All staff work hard, supported by a committed leadership team, to provide a safe and encouraging environment for learning. The recent Ofsted report highlighted the fact that ‘Leaders have planned a curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils’. It is true that Arden pupils love to acquire new knowledge and skills; our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver engaging, challenging lessons to committed pupils, supported by caring families. To help support this, the school prides itself on having strong links with the local business community, and local universities.

Attached documents

• Job Application Form (DOCX, 89 KB)
• Job Description (PDF, 194 KB)
• Job Description (PDF, 110 KB)