Head of Economics and Business

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, London, W14 8BZ

51 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  28 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Business studies, Economics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale and Upper Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2B - £5,868

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate:

• Holds a good honours degree in Economics, Business or a related discipline, along with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Is committed to personal development
• Brings excellent knowledge of the subject, curriculum requirements and exam specifications
• Possesses strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to lesson planning and effective classroom management skills

What the school offers its staff

• A competitive Inner London salary (Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale and TLR2B)
• Professional development opportunities tailored to support your growth and career progression
• A welcoming, supportive environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare for all pupils

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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Secondary Teacher Head of Economics and Business JDPS.pdf - 315 KB (opens in new tab)

Secondary Teacher JDPS.pdf - 316 KB (opens in new tab)

Secondary Teacher Head of Economics and Business JDPS.pdf - 315 KB (opens in new tab)

Head of Economics and Business January 2026 Advert.pdf - 91.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1024 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School website
• Email address: hrteam@sjscat.co.uk
• Phone number: 02076038478
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-cardinal-vaughan-memorial-rc-school-london

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School has a strong Catholic ethos, a pan-London intake, a tradition of outstanding academic outcomes and a strong regard for good behaviour, self-discipline and self-improvement among its pupils, whatever their background or ability.

Arranging a visit to The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

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

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