Head of Business Studies

September 2023 or January 2024 start

We are looking for someone with excellent leadership skills, able to mentor and support colleagues and achieve the best for our students. If you are passionate about your subject, with the ability, desire and enthusiasm to lead a thriving department, we would love to hear from you.

The role would be suitable for an experienced member of staff looking to progress into the next stage of their career.  

Business Studies is a consistently popular option choice at GCSE, with approximately 120 students across four classes studying the subject in Year 10 and four in Year 11. We also have a further four classes across Years 12 and 13. Examination results for Business Studies are well above national averages and are expected to continue on an upward trend. 

Hinchley Wood is an inclusive and high achieving school on the borders of SW London, celebrating student progress and development as well as academic achievement. We are one of the top 200 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs, and highly sought after. Our Progress 8 figure has been significantly positive: +0.87 in 2022, +1.0 in 2020 and 2021 and +0.74 in 2019.

The successful candidate will teach across the age and ability range in this highly sought after 11-18 co-educational academy, with over 1,400 students on roll including 275 in our Sixth Form. You would be joining a supportive, committed and experienced team who work hard to deliver innovative and enjoyable lessons.  In return for your hard work, you will receive exceptional support and training, and the rewards that come with teaching students who really want to learn. 

We are extremely proud of our students’ academic achievements, but we also celebrate student progress and development in all areas and we enjoy outstanding sporting and creative achievements. 

We take staff and student well-being very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy.

We offer:

• A competitive salary (London Fringe Pay Scale/dependent upon experience);
• Professional development support and an extensive CPD programme;
• Two-week Autumn half term;
• Early close to students at 1.30 on Friday afternoon;
• This role meets the school’s priority admissions criteria, enabling any children of the post holder to be considered for priority admission to the school upon commencement of role;
• Generous employer pension contributions;
• Cycle to work scheme and on site fitness suite.

For information about the department and the additional benefits on offer can be found in the attached Application Pack.

We would welcome pre-application visits or further queries. Please call the HR department on 0208 398 7161 or via email: hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk  

Latest closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 26th June

Early enquiries and applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to shortlist, appoint and interview prior to the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.