1.0 FTE Lead Practitioner (Economics & Business)

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School, London, SW12 0AB

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Business studies, Economics
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £71,677 and £78,072

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Lead and develop the Economics and Business curriculum across KS4 and KS5
• Drive excellent teaching and learning within the department and across the school
• Coach, mentor and support colleagues, including ECTs and new staff
• Use data effectively to raise attainment and close gaps
• Monitor and improve classroom practice through observation and professional dialogue
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school, including pastoral responsibilities
• QTS and a degree in Economics or Business (or related subject)
• A proven record of excellent classroom practice
• Experience of departmental leadership
• Strong curriculum and assessment knowledge
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
• Willingness to support the school’s Catholic ethos (all faiths welcome)

What the school offers its staff

• Endless opportunities for CPD to support your professional growth.
• Dedicated weekly mentor hour for ECTs and PGCE students.
• Collaborative cross-curricular working parties to develop teaching and share best practices.
• A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff.
• Inner London weighting for competitive remuneration.
• A two-week October half-term break.
• A dedicated wellbeing programme and access to a healthcare scheme.
• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme and long-service awards.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Information/Safeguarding/

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School website
• Email address: ssilva@laretraite.co.uk
• Phone number: 0208 6736544
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/la-retraite-roman-catholic-girls-school

https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Welcome/

Arranging a visit to La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ssilva@laretraite.co.uk.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in London