Head of Business & Economics

TLR 1a (£9,793) + MS/UPS (OLA)

Woodbridge High School is a successful school situated in the heart of Woodford Green, North East London. It is fully comprehensive with an ethnically and socially diverse intake. The school has a strong and distinctive ethos of kindness, inclusion, respect, excellence and pride in achievement, which we call ‘The Woodbridge Way’. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community and achieve impressive results year after year from a fully comprehensive intake. We are currently looking for an experienced and inspirational Head of Business and Economics to lead our team.

The Business and Economics department offers:

• A Business and Economics curriculum across the Key Stages, which includes Business and Economics at A Level, Level 2 and Level 3 Cambridge Technical courses in the 6th Form, Business as an Early Option for Year 9 students, as well as GCSE Business. All courses attract large numbers of students.
• A successful and well-resourced department with its own ‘Business and Economics Centre’ facility of five ICT-suite classrooms.
• A record of driving forward innovation in learning and teaching within the school and a strong commitment to access and challenge for all.
• A positive learning and teaching experience in a supportive and friendly environment which is very popular with students.
• Good results at GCSE, Cambridge Technical and A Level.
• A comprehensive ECT programme if required
• An exciting opportunity for an ambitious colleague to lead a large department of 8 excellent teachers.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a strong belief in comprehensive education
• Have the ability to deliver excellent student outcomes
• Be an innovative and inspirational teacher
• Be committed to their personal and professional development
• Make a positive contribution to the school’s distinctive ethos
• Have the experience of teaching a full age and ability range
• The ability to teach Business or Economics to A Level would be an advantage
• Experience of vocational qualifications would be an advantage

Woodbridge High School offers you:

• The opportunity to work in a highly regarded school
• A welcoming and friendly staff body
• Motivated, well-behaved and friendly students
• Clear behaviour systems and students who understand boundaries
• Opportunities for rapid career development and promotion
• Access to state-of-the-art sports and leisure facilities
• Tailored professional development and training
• A comprehensive staff wellbeing package

The allocation of responsibilities across all subject levels—including GCSE, A Level, and vocational courses—will be shaped around the strengths and experience of the successful candidate. 

Woodbridge High School strives to achieve a diverse workforce, fully representative of our society and the ethnic and cultural make-up of the student population within the UK and in our own community. Staff from minority ethnic groups are currently under-represented in some groups of staff at our school, and we are keen to attract applications from a diverse pool of candidates for this post. We are determined to be a fully inclusive employer, and a great workplace for people from all backgrounds.

Woodbridge High School also welcomes applications from those returning to the profession or those who need flexible working arrangements. Please set out your situation or request as part of your application.

Woodbridge High School is committed to promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and overseas checks where necessary. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an Internet search.

Further details about the post can be found below.  To apply candidates should please complete the online application form HERE.

Closing date: Tuesday, 30th September 2025 at 9.00 am

Interview date: Week beginning Monday, 6th October 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date. We will contact unsuccessful applicants soon after the process.