Head of Economics & Business Studies
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £250 to £300 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SW18 4LD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Head of Economics & Business Studies - Secondary School - Wandsworth
Full Time | Long-Term / Permanent Opportunity
Paid to Scale + TLR | Immediate Interviews
Long Term Futures are recruiting an experienced and ambitious Head of Economics & Business Studies to lead the department within a mainstream secondary school in Wandsworth.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Economics Teacher or Business Studies Teacher ready to take on departmental leadership, or an existing Head of Department looking for their next long-term position.
The successful candidate will lead the delivery and development of Economics and Business Studies, driving strong teaching, curriculum development and student outcomes across the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Economics and Business Studies department
- Deliver high-quality Economics and Business Studies lessons
- Teach examination classes at GCSE and/or A-Level
- Develop and oversee schemes of work and departmental curriculum planningMonitor student attainment, progress and intervention
- Lead, support and develop teaching staff within the department
- Maintain high expectations for teaching, behaviour and academic achievement
- Analyse assessment data and implement strategies to improve outcomes
- Contribute to whole-school improvement and wider leadership initiatives
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Strong experience teaching Economics and/or Business Studies
- Experience teaching examination classes
- Excellent knowledge of the relevant secondary curriculum and assessment requirements
- Strong classroom and behaviour management
- Ability to lead curriculum development and raise standards
- Previous leadership, subject responsibility or departmental experience is highly desirable
- Ambitious teachers ready to progress into a Head of Department position are also encouraged to apply
Location & Transport - Wandsworth
- Excellent connections via Clapham Junction, Wandsworth Town and Earlsfield
- District Line connections through Southfields and East Putney
- Strong bus links throughout Wandsworth
- Accessible from Lambeth, Merton, Richmond, Fulham and surrounding South West London areas
Why Work with Long Term Futures
- Paid to scale with appropriate TLR
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- Departmental leadership responsibility
- Immediate interviews available
- Opportunity to shape the direction of Economics and Business Studies
- Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process
If you're an experienced Economics Teacher, Business Studies Teacher or Head of Department ready for your next leadership opportunity in Wandsworth, apply today.
Head of Economics | Head of Business Studies | Economics Teacher | Business Studies Teacher | Head of Department | HOD | Economics | Business | GCSE Business | A-Level Economics | A-Level Business | QTS | Secondary Teacher | Wandsworth
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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