Head of Business and Economics
HEAD OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
MPS / UPS + TLR 2C
Required for September 2025
Governors are seeking to appoint for September 2025 a suitably experienced and inspirational leader who is passionate about ensuring high achievement and outstanding outcomes for all students.
St Michael’s Catholic College has been judged outstanding by Ofsted on two consecutive occasions and also in the most recent Diocesan Inspection in March 2023. Outcomes continue to be above all local and national performance measures and St Michael’s was the only school to receive five SSAT awards for exceptional outcomes in 2023 and 2024, winning for attainment, progress and closing the gap.The college is therefore a highly successful school which offers exceptional opportunities for a talented, committed and enthusiastic teacher to lead the Business and Economics department.
The person appointed would be joining and leading a strong Business and Economics Department, with very high uptake in all KS4 and KS5 courses, regularly achieving well above national average results at GCSE, CTEC and A’ Level. This is the ideal post for an experienced Business Studies and Economics teacher who wishes to develop their middle leadership skills and broaden their experience within a supportive environment which will allow them to excel.As part of a team of Heads of Department and KS5 Co-ordinators you will have the opportunity to teach engaged and motivated students within modern state of the art buildings.
St Michael’s is an outward looking school with an excellent reputation in the local area. As well as being a strategic partner in the Catholic Schools’ Partnership and Southwark Schools Learning Partnership, St Michael’s is a founding school in the St Benedict Catholic Multi Academy Trust which opened on 1st April 2024.Founding school Headteachers and Governors have worked with Trustees and the Diocese to establish a Trust with a vision and mission to be a beacon of Catholic education, where schools retain their unique identity whilst also being part of a wider community and support network.
Alongside these opportunities to work with professionals from a range of other establishments, the college was awarded transforming status by SSAT reflecting the outstanding professional development and wellbeing support we offer to staff. The college’s excellent location by Tower Bridge facilitates a large number of business partnerships and enrichment opportunities.
St Michael’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. For an application form and information pack please contact Mrs Valerie Ferguson, email: v.ferguson@stmichaelscollege.org.uk
Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
Closing date: Tuesday 20th May at 9am.
11–18 Years - Academy in the St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust
Roll 962
Diocese of Southwark
St Michael’s Catholic College
Llewellyn Street, Bermondsey, London SE16 4UN