Head of Business Studies and Economics

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Are you driven, caring and passionate about education? If you are, wed love to talk to you about joining our middle leadership team as our Head of Business Studies and Economics. Contract term: This is a permanent contract, commencing in September 2025. Pay: Competitive pay scale and comprehensive benefits package Closing date for applications: Friday 13 June 2025. Interviews will commence immediately. Interested persons are therefore advised to apply at their earliest convenience as the School reserves the right to appoint an individual before the closing date. This role is not suitable for ITEs or ECTs. CATS Cambridge is an independent international boarding school which offers an outstanding pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. Students live and work at the custom-built campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, preparing for admission to the worlds best universities. We are looking for friendly, flexible, and hard-working individuals to work with us on our mission to inspire the young people that we work with to celebrate their uniqueness, face adversity with resilience and empower them to change their world for the better. This is the perfect opportunity if you are looking to grow and challenge yourself as a professional, whilst working in a caring and collaborative academic community set in the heart of Cambridge. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner, capable of teaching all Business Studies and/or Economics A Level to international students from a range of backgrounds, supporting their learning and enabling them to thrive. The core purpose of this role though is to ensure that we deliver the best possible learning experiences and outcomes for our students. Candidates will be enthusiastic to raise the departments profile, ensuring that it is at the cutting edge of pedagogy and student experience, supporting both the Schools academic and extracurricular programmes in line with CGS standards and policies. CATS Cambridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS checked. We are an equal opportunities employer. About Cgs CATS Global Schools is a leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses worldwide. We provide programmes including A Level, IB and University Foundation, as well as English Language Study, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at the worlds best universities. We operate a number of different educational brands: CATS Cambridge, Worthgate School, Guildhouse School, CSVPA, St Michaels School Bosworth, Bournemouth Collegiate School, CATS China and CATS Academy in Boston; CSVPA and Stafford House English language schools, and study holidays. Benefits Cycle to work Scheme Tech Scheme Car Scheme Free flu vaccine through Healthshield Free eye tests Financial wellbeing support via WageStream Employee Assistance Programme Group income protection GP24: GP Access for all Health Cash Plan Death in Service Long service awards Employee referral scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay About Cats Global Schools (cgs) CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China. Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities. We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students. OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all. SAFEGUARDING CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media. 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