Head of Business and Economics – Lead a Successful Department in Brentwood!

• Head of Business and Economics required for a secondary school in Brentwood

• Exciting opportunity to lead curriculum development, teaching standards and student achievement

• Suitable for an experienced Business or Economics Teacher ready to take the next step into departmental leadership

Are you an ambitious Business or Economics specialist with the experience and vision to lead a department? Our client is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Head of Business and Economics to take responsibility for the strategic development of the subject area and help students achieve excellent academic outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established middle leader or an experienced teacher ready to progress into a leadership position. The successful candidate will combine strong classroom practice with effective departmental management, ensuring that Business and Economics are delivered through an engaging, well-planned and academically challenging curriculum.

You will lead the development of schemes of work, oversee assessment and examination preparation, and support colleagues in delivering consistently high-quality lessons. You will also play an important role in monitoring student performance, analysing examination data and identifying strategies to improve outcomes across the department.

The school is looking for someone who understands how to inspire students to engage with business concepts, economic theory, enterprise and the wider commercial world. The ideal candidate will encourage students to think critically about markets, financial decision-making, business strategy and the economic factors that influence organisations and society.

School Information

Based in Brentwood, the school offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of an ambitious curriculum and support students as they prepare for further education, employment and future careers. The successful candidate will work with colleagues across the school to maintain high expectations and ensure that Business and Economics make a positive contribution to the wider academic programme.

Departmental leadership will involve balancing strategic planning with practical classroom teaching. You will have the opportunity to develop colleagues, review teaching approaches and establish clear expectations for planning, assessment and student progress.

The school is seeking a leader who can build positive working relationships, encourage professional collaboration and create a culture in which staff feel supported in developing their practice. A strong commitment to student achievement, curriculum quality and the real-world relevance of Business and Economics will be essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the Business and Economics department.

• Teach Business and Economics across the relevant key stages and examination specifications.

• Develop and review schemes of work, curriculum plans and assessment strategies.

• Monitor student attainment, analyse performance data and implement improvement plans.

• Support colleagues through mentoring, collaborative planning and constructive feedback.

• Ensure effective preparation for GCSE and, where applicable, A-Level examinations.

• Promote enterprise education and opportunities for students to explore real-world business and economic issues.

• Manage departmental resources and contribute to budget planning where required.

• Maintain high standards of behaviour, teaching quality and student engagement.

• Work with senior leaders to support school improvement priorities and departmental targets.

Experience and Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Economics or a closely related subject.

• A recognised teaching qualification, such as PGCE with QTS, or an appropriate equivalent.

• Proven experience teaching Business and/or Economics at secondary level.

• Experience of leading a subject, coordinating a team or supporting colleagues’ professional development is desirable.

• Strong curriculum knowledge, organisational skills and the ability to analyse student performance.

• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.

• The legal right to work in the UK.

The school welcomes applications from current Heads of Department, experienced subject leaders and ambitious teachers with the skills to take on departmental responsibility.

Application Process

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed Business and Economics specialist to take on a leadership role in Brentwood. Interested candidates should submit their CV as soon as possible, outlining their teaching experience, leadership responsibilities and relevant subject expertise.