Head of Business
Marshland High School, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7HA16 days remaining to apply
Closing date
23 January 2026 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
5 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Business studies
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + TLR as appropriate
Head of Business job summary
Head of Business
Marshland High School are seeking to appoint a motivated and Head of Business, to join their friendly team.
If you want to join a school where the learning environment enables every young person to feel happy, safe and valued, enabling them to achieve their best and you believe that all students, regardless of their personal circumstances can excel, then we want to hear from you.
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2C
Full Time/Permanent
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Marshland High School: https://www.marshlandhigh.co.uk/
Purpose of the Job
We are seeking an ambitious, passionate and imaginative business teacher to join and complement the
friendly, supportive and dedicated professionals across the school, to head the teaching of Business in the school.
The successful candidate will need to provide our students with an outstanding education in Business in our high performing department.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
· To meet all requirements of the Teachers’ Standards.
· Within the designated curriculum area, to implement, deliver and contribute to the published scheme of work.
· To shape the learning experience to motivate and encourage students to achieve their full potential.
· To monitor the progress of students and provide support to ensure personal and academic growth.
Teaching and Learning Responsibilities
· To deliver the designated programme of teaching as presented in the published scheme of work.
· To use a variety of delivery methods to stimulate learning, appropriate to student abilities.
· To prepare and update subject materials.
· To ensure a high-quality learning experience for students that meets internal and external quality standards.
· Within the guidance presented in the school Assessment Policy and using appropriate I.T. systems, to assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students.
· To take part in Parent/Carer Information Evenings.
Teaching and Learning - Teaching assistants are expected to:
• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting
relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils
including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in
learning and extracurricular activities.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy
and procedures.
• Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording
and reporting of pupil progress as appropriate to the level of the role.
Personal and Professional Conduct
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
This job description is current at the date indicated below but, in consultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the post commensurate with the grade or job title.
Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.
For a full job description please click the link below.
Closing Date for Applications: 23rd January 2026
Interview Dates: TBC
Start Date: September 2026
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Marshland High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 808 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Marshland High School website
A secondary academy which is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.
Marshland is justly proud of its reputation as an inclusive community, which is dedicated to the needs of the individual. A community where we strive each day to promote and develop our core values, developing resilience, laying the foundations for a lifetime of enjoyment and happiness.
Our academy trust provides a very support and inclusive working environment for all our staff. All schools within our trust work collaboratively on the development of our curriculum, pedagogy, resourcing and extra-curricular activities.
We aim for our school to be at the heart of our community, preparing young people for life in modern Britain. We seek to nurture active caring and independent citizens who lead rewarding and successful lives. We are a safe and friendly community, where students experience a challenging and engaging curriculum, offering cultural opportunities beyond our classrooms.
We endeavour to instill a love of learning and a respect for education as we believe that education is life-changing and that learning should continue throughout life. We strive to ensure each and every student is the best they can be at whatever they do. We promote high aspirations for every student, encourage excellence in every area and celebrate individual achievement.
Staff at our school are highly motivated and enjoy the supportive working environment and school ethos and culture. We invest heavily in our personalised development programme for our staff. We are always working to reduce workload and promote wellbeing amongst our staff. We have an enviable reputation not only as a school of first choice by parents but also an employer of first choice within the local community.
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