Head of Business and Economics

Job title: Head of Business and Economics

Company: Smart Teachers


Job description: A high-performing Roman Catholic secondary school in North London with a mixed sixth form is seeking to appoint a passionate and ambitious Head of Business and Economics to lead a thriving department with excellent exam outcomes.About the roleThe Role:Lead, manage and develop the Business and Economics departmentTeach across KS4 and KS5 with a focus on academic excellenceContribute to strategic planning and the continuous improvement of teaching and learningSupport staff development within the departmentAbout the schoolThe School Offers:Motivated, respectful students who enjoy learningA supportive and committed senior leadership teamA well-structured CPD programme and career development opportunitiesA range of staff benefits including free parking, discounted gym membership, wellbeing support, and moreRequirementsTo be considered for the role of Head of Business and Economics you will:

• Be an experienced Business and Economics teacher with a strong track record of achievement
• Have leadership experience or be ready to step into a middle leadership role
• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and classroom practice
• Be a team player who contributes to the wider school community
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.About Smart TeachersSmart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.What Smart Teachers offerAs a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Expected salary: £38766 – 60091 per year

Location: Islington, North London

Job date: Wed, 21 May 2025 04:06:22 GMT

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