Are you an experienced and ambitious teacher and/or leader of Business Studies and Economics, looking to work with remarkable students, in an established and Ofsted Outstanding school?
Your opportunity:
We are looking for a Head of Business Studies & Economics, committed to inspiring our students, fostering a culture of curiosity, critical thinking, and academic achievement. They are a highly popular choice at both KS4 and KS5, with more than half of Year 9 students choosing Business Studies as one of their options and Economics growing in popularity at A Level. The subjects consistently achieve excellent results at both GCSE and A level.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to lead a high-achieving department and make a meaningful impact on students' academic growth and personal development.
What we are looking for:
- An excellent practitioner who will deliver joyful and challenging Business Studies and Economics lessons to students of all abilities.
- A natural leader, who is confident, compassionate and committed to making a remarkable impact on students and colleagues.
- A role model for outstanding teaching to both colleagues and students and someone who strives continually to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
- Someone with high standards of communication and interpersonal skills, committed to working as part of a team.
- Someone with the ability to motivate both students and their peers, with a proven track record in achieving excellent student progress.
- A passion for student welfare.
Please read our prospectus document attached to
this advert to find out more about our fantastic school.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a
community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular
progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to
grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Founded
upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43
primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the
south of England
- We
work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique
identity
- Committed
to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible
education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,
which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access
to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
- Flexible
working options
- Generous
holiday allowance
- Work
life and family friendly policies
- Employee
wellbeing initiatives
- Career
pathways and talent management
- Access
to a staff benefits portal
- Community
and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community
candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Pay Scale: GLF MPR/UPR + TLR 2
Contract type: Permanent - We can consider full time or part time
Closing Date: 17th May 2026
Interview date: TBA
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
