Head of Business and Economics
- location Redbridge
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Permanent
- salary £39,196 to £58,120 per year
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- Apply by 25 November 2026
- Job start 04 Jan 2027
- Job end Ongoing
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.
About the role
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Lead and manage the Business and Economics department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
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Inspire and motivate students to achieve excellent academic outcomes at Key Stages 4 and 5.
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Develop and implement an engaging, ambitious curriculum that supports excellent progress.
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Lead on curriculum planning, assessment and quality assurance within the department.
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Coach, mentor and support colleagues, promoting continuous professional development.
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Contribute to the wider leadership of the school and play an active role in school improvement.
About the school
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.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Head of Business and Economics you 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
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 Teachers
Smart 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 offer
As 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.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].