About This Role
Head of Business & Economics
Salary: Main scale or UPS inner London (dependent on experience) + TLR 1B (Ā£12,784.49)
Contract: Full time
Fixed term or Permanent positions may be offered
SEPTEMBER 2025 START or AN EARLIER APRIL 2025 START CAN BE NEGOTIATED
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, outstanding and experienced Business & Economics Head of Department or second in charge to join our school.
The successful applicant will be able to teach students of all abilities and adapt to fast paced environments.
We expect that you:
ā¢ enjoy working with students to ensure all learners achieve their best;
ā¢ have an unshakeable belief that all children deserve an excellent school and you want to be part of making Mulberry Academy Shoreditch outstanding;
ā¢ able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school
ā¢ experience leading a team
ā¢ you have been successful as a teacher and made a contribution to raising standards.
ā¢ A good team player.
To apply, please complete the support staff application via the TES website. We are unable to accept CVs or expressions of interest.
We want the best staff and we know that means a diverse staff in our Trust.
Mulberry Schools Trust are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experience and skills to join us and influence and
develop our working practice. We particularly encourage applications from Black
and global majority people, and candidates who are disabled. All candidates who
are disabled and who demonstrate that they meet the shortlisting criteria will
be invited for an interview, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
We welcome applicants to inform us if you need any particular adjustments, arrangements or access needs as part of the recruitment process. We are also able to provide a large font print job pack, BSL interpreters, and can arrange for audio versions
of our job pack on request. We will also accommodate alternative application methods
should they be requested.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance and will be a condition of your employment with us. Candidates who are selected for interview will be informed following the shortlisting process and full details of the interview will be provided in advance. We will seek references on all shortlisted candidates and may approach previous employers for information to verify experience or qualifications before interview. Any relevant issues arising from references will be taken up at interview.
We welcome your application.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Safer Recruitment
Online searches and reference checks may be carried out on all shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-employment checks process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Please find our Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment policy here:
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.