Head of Business

Marshland High School are seeking to appoint a motivated and Head of Business, to join their friendly team.

If you want to join a school where the learning environment enables every young person to feel happy, safe and valued, enabling them to achieve their best and you believe that all students, regardless of their personal circumstances can excel, then we want to hear from you.

Start Date:

September 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2C

Full Time/Permanent

Email: recruitment@

Marshland High School:

We are seeking an ambitious, passionate and imaginative business teacher to join and complement the friendly, supportive and dedicated professionals across the school, to head the teaching of Business in the school.

The successful candidate will need to provide our students with an outstanding education in Business in our high performing department.

• To meet all requirements of the Teachers’ Standards.
• Within the designated curriculum area, to implement, deliver and contribute to the published scheme of work.
• To shape the learning experience to motivate and encourage students to achieve their full potential.
• To monitor the progress of students and provide support to ensure personal and academic growth.

• To deliver the designated programme of teaching as presented in the published scheme of work.
• To use a variety of delivery methods to stimulate learning, appropriate to student abilities.
• To prepare and update subject materials.
• To ensure a high-quality learning experience for students that meets internal and external quality standards.
• Within the guidance presented in the school Assessment Policy and using appropriate I.T. systems, to assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students.
• To take part in Parent/Carer Information Evenings.

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils, including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures.
• Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil progress as appropriate to the level of the role.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

This job description is current at the date indicated below but, in consultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the post commensurate with the grade or job title.

Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.

How to apply:

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

Closing Date for Applications: 23rd January 2026

Interview Dates: TBC

Start Date:

September 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.