Head of Economics & Business Studies

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Department for Economics and Business Studies to lead our academic team at Bloxham School. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the teaching and learning of Business and Economics at KS4 and KS5 and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality curriculum that meets the needs and aspirations of all students. As Head of Department, you will provide leadership and support to your team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, while also contributing to the broader academic and pastoral life of the school.

You will be an excellent business and economics teacher who has demonstrated that your students make excellent progress. We would also expect you to be someone who forms effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues and has the skills and drive to ensure our students receive the best possible learning opportunities. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning and will be able to model best practice to all colleagues in the department.

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Experience in teaching relevant subjects at KS4 and KS5.
• A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience
• Experience of successful leadership, including managing operations whilst driving a strategic vision.
• Confident user of IT for the enhancement of lesson delivery and student learning for admin, data analysis etc.
• High level of communication skills and ability to work with colleagues as part of a team

Please use the link below to view a full description and person specification for this role.

Working Arrangements:

• Full time
• Bloxham School is a thriving school with a warm and friendly staff community.
• Our school day starts at 8.30 am and finishes at 6pm Monday to Friday.
• Academic lessons end at 3.30pm after which our staff contribute to broader curricular activities, academic drop-ins and pastoral meetings.
• Saturday lessons are from 8.30am -12.00.
• The pastoral service we offer at Bloxham School matters hugely to us and therefore all teachers are tutors. If you are a senior tutor, you will be expected to carry out one evening duty per week in their boarding house from 6.45-10.00pm and if a junior tutor, once a fortnight from 6pm-9pm.

Salary:

• Bloxham salary scale, dependent on experience

Start date:

• September 2026

Benefits:

• For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet here.

How to Apply:

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this position.
• To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School teaching staff application form using the link below. Completed application forms to be sent via an email attachment to recruitment@bloxhamschool.com. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.

• Application deadline – 12 March 2026, 9am
• Planned Interview date -w/c 16 March 2026 – TBC

Safeguarding:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.