Subject Leader for Business Studies and Economics
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to the leadership opportunity, strong academic foundation, and clear path for professional development.
- Leadership role in a successful educational institution
- Strong potential for professional growth and development
- Focus on high academic standards and student success
Pros
- Strong leadership potential within a successful education framework
- High student attainment rates and a supportive culture
- Opportunity to develop a curriculum aligned with the latest industry trends
Cons
- High expectations may lead to increased pressure
- Specific requirement for business studies experience could limit candidate pool
- No mention of flexible work options
Who it's for
Experienced • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced educators aiming for leadership positions
- Candidates interested in curriculum innovation
- Professionals with a solid background in business studies
Not recommended for
- Inexperienced candidates or recent graduates
- Teachers without a strong interest in leadership
- Individuals without business subject expertise
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Moulsham High School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
Moulsham High School is a larger than average 11-18 comprehensive school where all students consistently achieve highly. Overall progress and attainment have been well above Essex and national averages for 8 years, consistently placing the school in the top 16% of all schools nationally. ‘The mutual respect shown between pupils and staff ensures that learning takes place in a cordial environment. Classrooms are welcoming places’ (Ofsted 2024).
We are looking for an experienced business studies specialist to lead our highly successful Business studies and Economics team. The ability to also teach economics is desirable but not essential. In line with the school’s ethos Business Studies and Economics is staffed solely by subject specialists. Staff are based in 3 adjacent classrooms, each of which is wireless networked, equipped with at least 1 SmartScreen and contains at least thirty computers.
As Subject Leader, the successful candidate will be accountable for the outcomes reached by all students in business studies and economics, including those with SEND or who are disadvantaged. Take up for both subjects at G.C.S.E. and A level is high. The faculty also offers BTEC Business at Levels 2 and 3. This role represents a fantastic platform for further promotion to Head of Faculty and beyond.
Visits to the school prior to application are warmly welcomed and can be arranged using the contact details below. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is not suitable for anyone who has been barred from working with children.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Work Schedule:
Full time, Permanent
How to Apply: To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Moulsham High School.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to Tina Mayo , Headteachers PA tmayo@moulshamhigh.org
Benefits
TLR 2B
