Head of Business and Economics

(Required for September 2024)

We require a Head of Business and Economics who is an experienced well-qualified teacher with the skills and imagination required to undertake this important leadership role in our high-achieving school. A specialism in Economics would be an advantage. You will have proven leadership skills, be an excellent classroom practitioner and be dedicated to improving standards of provision and enhancing achievement.

St Edmund's is England's oldest Catholic school offering an all-round co-education for students from 3 to 18 and welcomes pupils and families from all faiths. The College offers modern facilities in a magnificent country setting in rural Hertfordshire, providing a safe and stimulating environment for young minds.

The successful candidate will welcome the many opportunities to contribute to the lively co-curricular life of the College.

You will be working on a regular basis in a school in a role which gives opportunity for contact with children. As such, you will be in regulated activity and an enhanced DBS check (which includes children's barred list information) will be required in advance of appointment.

As with all staff, you will be responsible for providing a safe environment in which children can learn.

The post will involve close contact with, and a high degree of responsibility for, children and young adults. The majority of this will be regulated activity.

If you would like to apply, please visit our website in order to download an application pack

Closing date for applications when all forms must be received by HR is: Midday, Monday 22nd April 2024

Interviews to take place: Shortly after the closing date*

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The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo relevant Safeguarding Checks. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.