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Head of Business Studies – Independent Senior School –ManchesterMarchant Recruitment • England, United Kingdom
Head of Business Studies – Independent Senior School –Manchester

Head of Business Studies – Independent Senior School –Manchester

Marchant Recruitment • England, United Kingdom
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

A prestigious independent senior school in Manchester is seeking an ambitious and experienced Head of Business Studies to lead its growing Business and Economics provision. This is a senior leadership opportunity within an academically rigorous and forward-thinking school where enterprise, innovation and intellectual independence are actively cultivated. Business is one of the school’s most popular A-Level subjects, with consistently strong outcomes and a high progression rate to leading universities for courses in Business, Finance, Economics and Management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape strategic direction, curriculum development and enrichment within a high-performing department. The Role As Head of Business Studies, you will: • Lead and develop the Business curriculum across Key Stages 4 and 5 • Teach GCSE and A-Level Business (with potential Economics contribution) • Line manage and support members of the department • Oversee assessment standards and examination preparation • Drive enrichment, enterprise and real-world learning initiatives The role combines academic leadership with classroom excellence. You will be central to maintaining high academic standards while ensuring the subject remains dynamic, contemporary and relevant. The Department The Business department is well-established, collaborative and academically ambitious. Pupils engage strongly with real-world case studies, entrepreneurship projects and applied financial literacy. Many participate in enterprise competitions and business simulation activities. Department strengths include: • Strong A-Level uptake and outcomes • Close links with local businesses and alumni networks • Structured assessment frameworks • Support for university application preparation You will be encouraged to introduce innovative initiatives that strengthen student engagement and academic stretch. The School This Manchester independent senior school combines tradition with innovation. The campus offers modern classrooms, strong digital infrastructure and excellent staff facilities. Class sizes are small, enabling personalised academic guidance and mentoring. The school is known for: • High academic standards and strong pastoral care • Motivated and respectful pupils • Broad co-curricular opportunities • Supportive and collaborative senior leadership • Competitive independent sector salary and benefits Professional autonomy is valued, and leadership roles are supported with meaningful CPD and strategic involvement. Who We’re Looking For The successful candidate will: • Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification • Demonstrate strong subject expertise in Business (and ideally Economics) • Have experience teaching to A-Level • Show proven leadership or curriculum development experience • Inspire ambition, critical thinking and entrepreneurial mindset This role would suit an experienced Business teacher ready to step into departmental leadership or an established Head of Department seeking a new challenge in a prestigious independent environment. Why Join? • Senior leadership opportunity within an established department • High-achieving and ambitious students • Strong university progression record • Professional trust and autonomy • Attractive salary and benefits package If you are ready to lead Business education in a respected Manchester independent school where academic ambition and innovation go hand in hand, this is an outstanding opportunity.

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