Head of Business Studies & Economics

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring teacher and experienced subject leader to take on a Curriculum Lead role leading our thriving Business and Economics Departments and to teach Business Studies at KS4 and KS5. The successful applicant will be working with a team of exceptional practitioners and will be well supported by both the existing teaching team and the wider School Leadership Team.

The department is committed to delivering a curriculum that is rich and broad; one that excites students; nurtures their curiosity and helps prepare them for their next steps. The department currently consists of four subject specialists. Each are passionate about their subject and continually challenges themselves to develop their own practice. The team work collaboratively on the development of pedagogy and are very supportive of each other.

The successful candidate will have direct oversight of the Business and Economics curriculum and undertake all the responsibilities of a Curriculum Leader in this regard. They will be ably supported by the Second in Department. The Curriculum Lead will be responsible for overall student achievement across all the courses offered within the department and will be line managed by a member of the School Leadership Team.

St John the Baptist School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is a highly successful, over-subscribed mixed Catholic school and sixth form based in Woking, Surrey.

We are incredibly proud of our school community and in particular our students who are hardworking, well-balanced and enjoy both learning and spending time with each other and our staff. We work in a very positive culture and strive to make all students' time at school some of the happiest times of their lives.

Our staff are vibrant, enthusiastic, and passionate about ensuring our students get the very best deal. Standards at SJB are high and academic progress excellent. We work closely with the Xavier Teaching School Hub, Teach SouthEast SCITT and Schools Alliance for Excellence (SAfE) and lead the North East Hans and Surrey Maths Hub.

Our Ethos:

SJB is a community where every individual is highly valued and where care and concern for others is central to our work. We aim to blend academic learning with excellence pastoral care so that all students and staff thrive and feel successful.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• All teachers are allocated 15% PPA time; above the legal minimum required.



• An extensive range of benefits and discounts with 'Mylifestyle', our employee benefits hub including pre-tax car purchasing, cycle to work, dental care and many retailer discounts.



• Free use of the onsite gym (6-8am and 5-8pm weekdays)



• Generous Pension Scheme