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Head of Business Studies - Full-time/Part-time

Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay

  • Ref:KCC886-5448-454T
  • Posted:21/05/2025
  • Pay:UPS and TLR
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:30/06/2025 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Are you an inspiring and dynamic Business Studies teacher with the drive to lead a thriving department? Do you have a passion for equipping young people with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the world of work and enterprise?

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Business Studies to lead and further develop this successful department at Herne Bay High School, an inclusive secondary school with a strong commitment to academic excellence.

The Role:

As Head of Department, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Business Studies curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the subject in our school, working with a committed team and motivated students.

You will:

  • Lead the planning, delivery, and assessment of high-quality Business Studies lessons.
  • Drive student achievement and progress through innovative and engaging teaching.
  • Monitor and support staff development within the department.
  • Contribute to whole-school leadership and development.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is an outstanding teacher with a strong track record of success in Business Studies.
  • Has experience of leading or contributing significantly to departmental improvement.
  • Demonstrates excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • Is committed to raising standards and supporting all learners to achieve their full potential.

We offer:

  • A supportive and ambitious leadership team.
  • Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
  • Well-resourced classrooms and access to excellent facilities.
  • A positive and inclusive school culture that values staff wellbeing.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead a subject area with energy and expertise, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application form to jemma.lowry@hernebayhigh.org.

Safeguarding Commitment

Herne Bay High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you share our commitment to child welfare and education, we warmly welcome your application.

 

Information about the school

Herne Bay High School is a large hugely successful Single Academy Trust that serves the Herne Bay coastal area of North Kent. We have a comprehensive intake and are significantly oversubscribed in all year groups and in June 2022 Ofsted rated the school good with an Outstanding 6th form provision.

Whilst academic rigour and examination success is at the forefront of our development, we passionately believe that a broad, balanced approach to education is important and as such we place great emphasis on the Creative and Performing Arts, Technology, and Sport as a key part of a young person’s early educational journey. Herne Bay High School is also a champion of collaborative practice, with current memberships to the East Kent Learning Alliance (EKLA), East Kent Schools Together Network (EKST), and the Coastal Alliance Co-Operative Trust (CACOT).

Safeguarding Commitment: At Herne Bay High, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, all applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive child protection screening, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and Barred List Checks. If you share our commitment to safeguarding and child welfare, we encourage you to apply.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01227 742481

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.