Head of Business Studies

Head of Business Studies

Full Time or Part Time | Permanent Post | Starting September 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational Business teacher to take on the leadership of this successful department from September 2026.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven record of high academic outcomes for pupils at A Level. They will possess the leadership and communications skills necessary to support and motivate pupils and colleagues. The role would suit someone seeking promotion and looking to take on wider responsibility, or an experienced Head of Department seeking a new challenge.

The successful applicant will teach A Level Business and will contribute to the School's extensive pastoral and wider-curricular programme. The ability to teach a small amount of A Level Economics is desirable, but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity for a Business teacher looking to lead a well-resourced department with bright and engaged pupils who are keen to learn. This role would suit a candidate looking for a minimum of 4 days work a week (approximately 0.7 FTE), up to Full Time.

For a full description of the role please see the Candidate Information Pack.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

The Leys is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website, The Leys School, to find out more about us.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form including covering letter, addressed to The Head, to the Recruitment Team (recruitment@theleys.net) The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD by 09.00 on 24 April 2026. Interviews will be held 5/6 May April 2026, however we will review applications on receipt and reserve the right to call candidates to early interview.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A one-year probationary period will also apply.

The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.

This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational Business teacher to take on the leadership of this successful department from September 2026.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven record of high academic outcomes for pupils at A Level. They will possess the leadership and communications skills necessary to support and motivate pupils and colleagues. The role would suit someone seeking promotion and looking to take on wider responsibility, or an experienced Head of Department seeking a new challenge.

The successful applicant will teach A Level Business and will contribute to the School's extensive pastoral and wider-curricular programme. The ability to teach a small amount of A Level Economics is desirable, but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity for a Business teacher looking to lead a well-resourced department with bright and engaged pupils who are keen to learn. This role would suit a candidate looking for a minimum of 4 days work a week (approximately 0.7 FTE), up to Full Time.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

The Leys is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website, The Leys School, to find out more about us.