Head of Business Studies & Economics

Queens' School, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Economics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: TLR 2c

Head of Business Studies & Economics job summary

This is a superb and exciting opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Business and Economics ready to take the next step in their career.

This post would suit either an experienced Teacher or current Head of Department.

As the Head of Department, you will provide leadership for your department, developing the quality of teaching and ensuring high-quality learning takes place. You will also be responsible for creating a happy, dynamic, innovative culture in the department and ensuring all staff are performing to an outstanding standard and are happy and motivated in doing so.

Candidates should have a teaching degree, QTS, PGCE/PGDE or equivalent, recognised for the purposes of teaching in the UK.

Applications to the Headteacher, Jonathan Morrell, to include school application form, covering letter and full contact details of two referees applications@queens.herts.sch.uk

You must complete all parts of the application form. CV’s are not accepted.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

Our ideal candidate will:

have a genuine passion for the subject and the ability to share this with our students;

have the resolve to make a real difference with students of all abilities and backgrounds;

have the ability to guide students to outstanding outcomes;

have the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team.

We can offer:

happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn;

supportive parents and carers who value education and school community;

a professionally stimulating and supportive working environment;

a strong commitment to personalised professional development and progression, including access to National Professional Qualifications, peer-to-peer learning, and opportunities for internal promotion;

a commitment to encouraging and supporting staff wellbeing.

Queens’ is a large, co-educational, multicultural, thriving, and oversubscribed school. We have a well-established reputation for academic achievement for all students, with excellent attainment and progress outcomes. We provide a safe, caring and challenging environment for learning, and are committed to the development of every student as an individual. We understand that while students have different gifts and talents we have a strong belief that everyone can be Great.

Ofsted graded Queens’ School as Outstanding in every category in March 2025.

1. Quality of Education - Outstanding

2. Behaviour and Attitudes - Outstanding

3. Personal Development - Outstanding

4. Sixth Form - Outstanding

5. Leadership and Management - Outstanding

The report highlights many key strengths.

Queens’ School is highly ambitious for its pupils

A culture of aspiration enables pupils to achieve strong academic outcomes

The curriculum has been superbly crafted

Pupils’ conduct and attitudes to learning are exemplary

Teachers have excellent subject knowledge

Extra help for pupils who need it is well thought out and highly effective

The school provides exceptional opportunities for talented athletes

Pupils enjoy coming to school

Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps in life

Leaders are unwavering in their ambition for all pupils

All staff benefit from high quality continuing professional development opportunities and there is a comprehensive induction, support and training programme for ECTs.

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

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.

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.

About Queens' School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1697 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Queens' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queens-school-bushey

Queens’School is a thriving school with a well-established reputation for high standards. Today we are the largest co-educational state school in Hertfordshire, with 1700 students on roll. The school benefits from extensive facilities including 12 all-weather sports pitches set in extensive playing fields of over 50 acres.

We aspire to provide each student with the best educational opportunities that transform potential into the highest academic and social achievement. Students at Queens’ consistently achieve examination results that are well-above the national average. We are one of the highest performing schools in the country, a fact recognised by Nick Gibb, Minister of State for Schools.

At Queens’ we care passionately about your child’s character, their personality and social skills, the way they treat others and the contribution they will make to society. We actively promote a culture where students feel safe particularly through our House system.

Queens’ is a place where staff are proud to work, parents want to send their children and students have a sense of belonging. It is a happy and friendly school.

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