Head of Business Studies | Lead Transformational Business Learning

Step into the spotlight as the visionary Head of Business Studies poised to elevate business education at one of Barking and Dagenham’s most ambitious secondary schools. This prestigious Head of Business Studies post places you at the heart of driving achievement, shaping curriculum, mentoring a dynamic team, and nurturing the next generation of business leaders. We seek an exceptional classroom practitioner and academic innovator ready to shape entrepreneurial minds and pioneer outstanding results.

Leading the Business Studies department means unrivalled opportunity for personal and professional growth. You'll thrive in a faculty that prizes collaboration, creativity, and academic excellence—backed by first-rate resources and tailored, sector-leading CPD. Our whole-school ethos champions diversity, aspiration, and impact. You will accelerate both your department’s and your own progression, surrounded by expert practitioners and a trailblazing senior leadership team. Experience the satisfaction of making a visible, lasting difference for both students and the wider community.

Key Highlights:
• Head of Business Studies | Departmental leadership opportunity
• Outer London MPS/UPS (£37870 • £56154) Per Year
• Central Barking and Dagenham location with excellent transport links
• School Ofsted-rated: Good with Outstanding features
• Outstanding CPD, subject leadership, and promotion pathways
• Perfect for passionate, impact-driven Post-Threshold, UPS, or high-achieving ECT teachers
• Modern business suite, digital resources, and innovative learning spaces

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leading, energising, and developing a high-performing Business Studies team
• Designing, delivering, and reviewing a cutting-edge Business curriculum (GCSE/A-Level/BTEC)
• Championing entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and real-world business skills across the school
• Modelling expert teaching, forging links with industry, and boosting Business uptake
• Driving progress and attainment through meticulous tracking and strategic intervention
• Spearheading enrichment including enterprise events, competitions, and employer partnerships

Ideal Head of Business Studies for this Barking and Dagenham School:
• UK-trained educator with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Graded Good or Outstanding in recent lesson observations and references
• Experience raising attainment in KS4/KS5 Business ideally as HoD or Lead Teacher
• Driven, aspirational, and able to inspire students and colleagues alike
• Ready to innovate, challenge, and create a world-class Business Studies offer

Why Join This Barking and Dagenham School?:
• Progressive, student-centred environment with strong leadership and vision
• Culture of high expectations, mutual support, and professional trust
• Regular personalised CPD, industry networking, and rapid progression routes
• Access to external business mentors, state-of-the-art IT, and project funding
• Inclusive, respectful community where your expertise drives school-wide improvement

This is your chance to carve out a legacy as Head of Business Studies in one of Barking and Dagenham’s most forward-thinking schools—delivering excellence, innovation, and meaningful student impact from day one. Apply now to ignite your career and lead transformational change.