Head of Business Studies and Economics

The successful candidate will be a driven and innovative leader with a strong understanding of effective curriculum design and a proven track record as an excellent classroom practitioner. They will be committed to raising standards, accelerating student progress and inspiring students to achieve their full potential. Who we are:  St Mary’s and St John’s CofE School is an all-through school in Hendon, North London, successfully providing high quality education and academic achievement for children and young people from Nursery to Sixth Form. We are proud to be a diverse, multi-faith, harmonious school, with a distinctive Christian ethos, resolute in the belief that "With God, all things are possible". In a changing world our values; Wisdom, Service and Hope, define us, strengthen relationships with our parents and children, and provide guiding principles that enable us to deliver academic excellence and promote self-discipline and resilience.  What we offer: Two-week October Half Term We support flexible working and have family friendly policies In class feedback policy which eliminates retrospective marking Curriculum driven assessment rather than exam weeks encouraging staggered assessment marking Concise curriculum design and centralised planning and resourcing Consistent, whole school commitment to learning systems leading to excellent student behaviour High quality CPD with implementation time to embed training Established coaching culture and focus on career progression Supportive appraisal policy and no formal observations No written school reports Paid lunch duties Centralised reflections (detentions) Colleagues can leave school every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:15pm (Monday/Tuesday - 4pm finish) Early finish at the end of the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms. Nursery wrap around provision for staff members with children at SMSJ, staff are allocated a place for their children (in line with The School’s Admissions Policy) Access to free counselling and other wellbeing support Termly staff social events and tea and cake Fridays SMSJ school personalised staff planners Carpark and off-street parking We are looking for somebody who:  Has a passion for their subject and experience of teaching Business Studies and Economics Can precision plan and improve the quality of teaching and learning across a department Has the skills to develop a curriculum, implement and monitor change Can lead and motivate a team towards a shared goal Will raise the profile of the department and broaden participation Can analyse and use data effectively to ensure rapid and sustained student progress Has excellent communication skills with the ability to build excellent parent and student relationships Is willing to participate in the wider life and development of the school, including providing enrichment opportunities for students Has excellent written and verbal communication skills