Head of Business Studies and Economics

Oasis Academy Hadley, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4PX

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Business studies
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS - UPS + TLR2b + £2,500 starting bonus

Head of Business Studies and Economics job summary

<p><b>Role: Head of Business and Economics
</b></p><p>Location: Oasis Academy Hadley
</p><p>Salary: MPS - UPS (Outer London) + TLR + £2500 joining bonus
</p><p>Hours: Full time
</p><p>Contract: Permanent
</p><p>Start date: ASAP
</p><p><b>Help ambitious young people turn ideas into futures.
</b></p><p>Oasis Academy Hadley is a high performing, all through school with consistently excellent outcomes, and an unwavering focus on empowering students to become anything they want to be. Business & Economics sits right at the heart of that mission.
</p><p><b>Why this role matters
</b></p><p>Business and Economics are increasingly popular across our school, with strong attainment at GCSE and post 16. We see first hand how these subjects equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to create real opportunities. Many go on to start their own ventures or work in our local economy, applying what they’ve learned in real world contexts.
</p><p>As Head of Business & Economics, you’ll shape a curriculum and culture that turns curiosity into capability and potential into progression.
</p><p><b>What you’ll do
</b></p><ul><li>Lead the Business & Economics faculty (years 10-13) to deliver high quality teaching, learning and outcomes.
</li><li>Design and refine an ambitious, real world curriculum that builds powerful knowledge and employability skills.
</li><li>Grow uptake and success across GCSE and A level/Level 3 pathways; setting stretching, achievable targets.
</li><li>Coach, mentor and develop colleagues, modelling excellent practice and fostering a collaborative team culture.
</li><li>Champion enrichment and employer encounters (e.g., enterprise activities, guest speakers, visits, competitions).
</li><li>Build strong relationships with students, families and colleagues, we know it takes a community to set school leavers up for success.
</li><li>Use assessment and data intelligently to drive continuous improvement and close gaps.
</li></ul><p>A full job description is attached to this vacancy.
</p><p><b>What you’ll bring
</b></p><ul><li>Passion for outstanding teaching and learning, grounded in real world application.
</li><li>Proven ability to raise attainment and sustain high standards in Business and/or Economics.
</li><li>A hands on approach to coaching and mentoring - within and beyond your faculty.
</li><li>Relational leadership: you’re adept at building trust, communicating clearly and bringing people on the journey with you.
</li><li>Belief in the Oasis vision - that background should never limit a child’s choices.
</li></ul><p><b>Why join Oasis Academy Hadley?
</b></p><p>You invest in the students, we invest in you:
</p><ul><li>Purpose with impact: we exist to improve the life chances of young people with fantastic potential who may face challenging circumstances. It’s demanding, but always deeply rewarding.
</li><li>Exceptional CPD & support: dedicated development at Academy level, plus access to OCL trust specialists (best practice, pedagogy, curriculum).
</li><li>Quality resources: as part of a nation wide MAT, you’ll benefit from the OCL curriculum resource bank.
</li><li>Community & culture: join a warm, welcoming school family where everyone pulls together for the best outcomes.
</li><li>Benefits: a wide range of retail discounts and perks via our staff platform.
</li></ul><p><b>Ready to visit or apply?
</b></p><p>We’d love to meet you. School visits and conversations are warmly welcomed. Start your application to arrange a visit.
</p><p>Can’t wait? Click ‘Fast Apply’ to complete the form and tell us about your experience and how your ambition for every student matches ours.
</p><p>We review applications as they come in and interview on a rolling basis—early applications are encouraged. This advert may close early if we appoint.
</p>

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Oasis Academy Hadley

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1511 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oasis Academy Hadley website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-hadley

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