Head of Business and Economics

Springwell Alternative Academy; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in England is seeking a Head of Business and Economics to lead and develop a thriving department. The successful candidate will inspire young people and have substantial experience in A-Level teaching, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including professional development programs and a supportive working environment. The location is picturesque, just 20 minutes from Brighton & Hove.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Complimentary dining

Extensive professional development opportunities

Access to exceptional sports facilities

Qualifications

• Must have substantial experience teaching Business and/or Economics at A-Level.
• Proven track record of excellent outcomes in teaching.
• Commitment to developing academic excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire the Business and Economics department.
• Oversee curriculum design and assessment strategies.
• Implement innovative teaching approaches, including technology.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum design

Teaching A-Level Business

Teaching A-Level Economics

Innovative approaches to teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related

Job description

We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Head of Business and Economics to lead, develop and inspire our dynamic department.

The Hurst Business and Economics department is a thriving and collegiate community of eight teachers. The subjects are well established at Hurst with at least four sets of both Business and Economics in each year group and class sizes of no more than 14. Currently across the Sixth Form over 200 students study either Business or Economics, and roughly half of these students opt to study a Business or Economics related course at university.

The department runs weekly university preparation sessions, as well as offering the Young Enterprise programme and an Entrepreneurship lecture series for super‑curricular engagement on top of working closely with the Futures team to offer a wide range of work experience related opportunities to the students.

Our core‑belief as a department is that students should approach their studies with integrity and good‑humour. To achieve this the department has its own set of in‑house textbooks that provide students with the notes they need for each topic, allowing lessons to be used for activities and explanations that inspire and give the students the ability to practice applying their knowledge and receiving plenty of feedback as to how to improve.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an inspiring, innovative, and strategic leader who places the development of young people at the heart of all decisions.
• Have substantial experience teaching Business and/or Economics at A-Level, with a proven track record of excellent outcomes.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a closely related discipline.
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to represent the department confidently and collaboratively across the College.
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement within the department.
• Be experienced in curriculum design, assessment strategies, and the integration of real‑world business and economic concepts into teaching.
• Show enthusiasm for developing innovative approaches to teaching and learning, including the use of technology and enrichment opportunities.

In return, we offer:

• A highly competitive salary and benefits package, including membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Complimentary dining and refreshments during term time.
• Fee remission in line with the School Fees Discount Policy.
• Access to extensive professional development programmes and career progression opportunities across the College and the Hurst Education Trust.
• A vibrant, supportive working environment with a host of additional benefits.

Working at Hurst

Hurst is one of Sussex’s leading independent schools, offering a vibrant and supportive environment for both pupils and staff. With almost 1,400 pupils across our Senior and Prep Schools, we combine academic excellence with a strong sense of community.

As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy working in a stunning countryside setting while remaining well‑connected. We’re just 20 minutes from the city and beaches of Brighton & Hove, and London is under an hour away by train. Free on‑site parking is available to all staff.

We also offer an extensive range of staff benefits, including free lunches during term time, use of our exceptional sports facilities, access to wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for professional development.

Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.