Head of Business Management and Economics in Edinburgh

The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members. Through involvement in the co-curricular programme, all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.

Our reward package includes:

• Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Access to onsite gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Programme, including discounted access to health insurance, financial well-being products, cycle to work and electric car schemes as well as discounts to a number of major retailers
• Fee discount
• A three course lunch is provided during term time

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational teacher to become the next Head of Business Management and Economics following the retiral of the current post holder at the end of this academic session. The role is available from August 2026. This post sets the direction for the Business Management and Economics Department, ensuring our young people receive an exceptional education in the subject, as well as creating opportunities in entrepreneurship and leadership through the co-curricular programme.

The Head of Department works alongside two other teaching staff, one full-time and one part-time. In addition to core subject teaching, departmental staff are encouraged to become involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities, for example, Young Enterprise and Future Assets competitions. Colleagues are encouraged to continue developing their subject knowledge and skills through a range of professional learning, as well as broadening their teaching experience through delivery across levels and subjects within the department.

The Department offers both Business Management and Economics from National 5 to Advanced Higher Grade. National 5 Business Management and National 5 Economics are offered to pupils in 4ths (S3) and 5ths (S4). There is no dedicated Business or Economics teaching below this level, although there is active involvement with after school Enterprise activities and interdisciplinary learning projects in both 2nds (S1) and 3rds (S2). SQA Higher Business Management and Higher Economics are available to students both as a progression from National 5 and as fresh start courses. Due to the popularity of both subjects, they are offered in two blocks. At Advanced Higher, the Department currently offers both Business Management and Economics. In addition, the department is also currently delivering the SQA Leadership Award as an additional qualification available to pupils in Sixths and Sevenths.

The responsibilities common to all Heads of Department also include:

• All matters relating to the teaching and examining of subject areas administered by the Department.
• Contributions to and leading the highest quality teaching and learning up to and including 7ths (S6), throughout the Senior School.
• All aspects of the fabric and resources of the Department.
• Matters relating to the recruitment, welfare, discipline, and performance of those staff members whose timetable lies wholly or partly within the Department.
• Contribute to and promote the collegiate philosophy, which underpins departmental activities at the Edinburgh Academy, delegating responsibilities as appropriate.
• Support colleagues in their professional development and contribute to the school Professional Review process.
• Matters relating to the administration of the Department's share of the academic budget, and any other departmental finance that may be required.
• Matters of inter-departmental or whole school concern, including health and safety issues, the internal ethos and external image of the school.
• Promote and protect children’s welfare in all aspects of their contribution to school life and follow school Health and Safety guidelines.
• Contribute to the Department’s co-curricular activities and participate in the wider school programme of co-curricular activities.

Duties and responsibilities associated with all teachers at the Edinburgh Academy are:

• To plan, prepare and teach lessons to all assigned pupils according to their educational needs.
• To assess, record and report on the progress of the pupils within the guidelines written in the Staff Handbook.
• To engage with the wider school curriculum in a manner which is consistent with the ethos of the School.
• To carry out such administrative and other routine tasks as are outlined in the Staff Handbook.
• To demonstrate a commitment to both individual professional development and to the developing curriculum in the School.
• To carry out any other duties and to assume any other responsibilities as the Rector shall from time-to-time reasonably request.
• To be conscious at all times of the importance of the external image of the School and to act in a professional and constructive manner with pupils, parents and external agencies.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to plan and teach a lesson.

E= Essential; D= Desirable

• GTCS registered (or ability to be) with an appropriate degree and relevant teaching qualifications– E
• Experience of teaching National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Business - E
• Experience of teaching Economics up to AH - D
• Experience leading a team or running a department - D
• Previous relevant career experience in a business setting – D
• Ability to deliver imaginative and engaging lessons to positively encourage the next generation – E
• Able to work as part of a team as well as under own initiative – E
• Demonstration of, and commitment to, the safeguarding/child protection/pastoral care responsibilities required of all teachers – E
• Ability to work in a professional manner in keeping with the ethos, vision and values of The Edinburgh Academy, acting as a role model to colleagues and pupils - E
• Excellent organisational and communication skills – E
• Able to offer a range of co-curricular activities both in department and whole school – E
• Experience of contributing to whole school development projects/committees – D