Head of Department - Business and Economics

About the role

Head of Department - Business and Economics

Rickmansworth School

About the role

Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth

Contract type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS incl. Fringe plus TLR 2b

Start Date: September 2025

Rickmansworth School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head of Business and Economics to lead our thriving department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated educator to shape and develop the delivery of Business and Economics across Key Stages 4 and 5, while playing a key strategic role within our school community.

As Head of Department, you will be responsible for the leadership and continued development of a forward-thinking curriculum, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning that inspires students and enables them to achieve their full potential. You will support and lead a team of committed staff, fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and enthusiasm for the subject. If you are passionate about business education, have a strong track record of success, and are keen to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and ambitious school, we would be delighted to hear from you. The School’s admissions criteria gives preference to staff members’ children (as there is a demonstrable skill shortage for this post, the successful candidate could apply for a priority admission place for their own child).

About the Business and Economics Department

The Business and Economics Department at Rickmansworth School offers GCSE and A Level courses that are consistently among the most popular subject choices. The curriculum is designed to develop students' understanding of the modern world, fostering critical thinking, financial awareness, and entrepreneurial skills. Led by an experienced and committed team, the department delivers engaging, real-world lessons that inspire students and result in excellent academic outcomes. A wide range of enrichment opportunities including enterprise competitions, educational visits, and career-linked events which further enhances the student experience, equipping learners with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in higher education and the rapidly evolving global economy.

In return, we will offer you

• Outstanding CPD opportunities to support your professional growth

• A school with exemplary student behaviour, where learning is valued

• A collaborative working environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do

• Highly skilled and supportive staff, working together to make a difference

• A comprehensive wellbeing programme to ensure you feel valued and supported

Rickmansworth School is an outstanding, highly sought-after 11-18 co-educational academy, consistently achieving excellent academic results. With around 1560 students, soon to grow to 1575, we provide a nurturing and dynamic environment for ambitious young people. Our strong academic track record at both GCSE and A-Level ensures that the vast majority of our students go on to their first-choice universities.

Further information is available from our website - https://www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk

We encourage potential candidates to contact Rickmansworth School for an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the School, please contact the School on 01923 773296 or email applications@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer who has a zero tolerance to bullying and all types of harassment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applications Process

Deadline for applications: 08:00 Monday 19 May 2025

Interviews: Thursday 22 May 2025

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserved the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of application we receive if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

Selection Process:

We are required for only shortlisted candidates to conduct online searches about an applicant as part of our shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2024 in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. On signing the declaration on application you will be agreeing to the acknowledgement that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where there will be a number of related tasks, details of which will be discussed on the day. Interviews will be held with the Headteacher and possibly another member of SLT. There will also be a tour of the school estate and this may be conducted by other members of the school community.