Business & Economics Head of Department

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Business & Economics Head of Department Enfield September 2026

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A high-achieving secondary school with sixth form in Enfield is seeking an experienced and visionary Business & Economics Head of Department to lead their thriving faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent Business & Economics HoD role within a school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, offering an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious middle leader to shape, develop, and drive a high-performing department within a school that places academic excellence and staff development at the very heart of everything it does.
About the School
This Enfield secondary school and sixth form has cultivated a strong reputation for academic rigour, purposeful teaching, and a genuinely aspirational culture. The Business and Economics faculty delivers an engaging, real-world curriculum across KS4 and KS5, with strong GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC outcomes underpinned by structured, evidence-based classroom practice. Behaviour is managed through clear, consistent whole-school systems that allow teachers and leaders to focus on what matters most - outstanding learning and meaningful pupil progress. Leadership development is actively encouraged, and the school has a strong track record of retaining and progressing talented middle leaders into senior roles.
What the School Offers

The Role
As Business & Economics Head of Department, you will take full responsibility for the leadership, management, and continued development of the faculty. You will oversee curriculum planning and sequencing across KS4 and KS5, lead on assessment, data analysis, and intervention strategies, and line manage and develop colleagues within the department. You will model outstanding classroom practice, contribute to whole-school improvement priorities, and build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and external partners. Driving enrichment provision - including enterprise competitions, Young Enterprise partnerships, and university economics programmes - will be a key part of your leadership vision as Business & Economics HoD.
What the School is Looking For
This permanent Business & Economics Head of Department position is best suited to candidates who:

This is a senior leadership role. Candidates without proven UK secondary teaching experience and demonstrable middle leadership responsibility will not be considered.
Salary & Contract
Outer London MPS: £37,870 to £50,474, with UPS up to £56,154. A TLR1 is attached to reflect the full head of department responsibilities. Exact value confirmed on application.
If you are an ambitious and experienced Business & Economics Head of Department seeking a permanent Secondary and Sixth Form Teaching Opportunity within a high-performing Enfield school, this is an outstanding platform for your next career move. We welcome applications from driven, academically strong leaders ready to make a lasting and meaningful impact.
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Business & Economics HoD | September 2026 | INDTEACH
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Location:
Enfield
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education And Training

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