Role: Head of Business and Economics
Location: Oasis Academy Hadley
Salary: MPS - UPS (Outer London) + TLR + £2500 joining bonus
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Help ambitious young people turn ideas into futures.
Oasis Academy Hadley is a high performing, all through school with consistently excellent outcomes, and an unwavering focus on empowering students to become anything they want to be. Business & Economics sits right at the heart of that mission.
Why this role matters
Business and Economics are increasingly popular across our school, with strong attainment at GCSE and post 16. We see first hand how these subjects equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to create real opportunities. Many go on to start their own ventures or work in our local economy, applying what they’ve learned in real world contexts.
As Head of Business & Economics, you’ll shape a curriculum and culture that turns curiosity into capability and potential into progression.
What you’ll do
- Lead the Business & Economics faculty (years 10-13) to deliver high quality teaching, learning and outcomes.
- Design and refine an ambitious, real world curriculum that builds powerful knowledge and employability skills.
- Grow uptake and success across GCSE and A level/Level 3 pathways; setting stretching, achievable targets.
- Coach, mentor and develop colleagues, modelling excellent practice and fostering a collaborative team culture.
- Champion enrichment and employer encounters (e.g., enterprise activities, guest speakers, visits, competitions).
- Build strong relationships with students, families and colleagues, we know it takes a community to set school leavers up for success.
- Use assessment and data intelligently to drive continuous improvement and close gaps.
A full job description is attached to this vacancy.
What you’ll bring
- Passion for outstanding teaching and learning, grounded in real world application.
- Proven ability to raise attainment and sustain high standards in Business and/or Economics.
- A hands on approach to coaching and mentoring - within and beyond your faculty.
- Relational leadership: you’re adept at building trust, communicating clearly and bringing people on the journey with you.
- Belief in the Oasis vision - that background should never limit a child’s choices.
Why join Oasis Academy Hadley?
You invest in the students, we invest in you:
- Purpose with impact: we exist to improve the life chances of young people with fantastic potential who may face challenging circumstances. It’s demanding, but always deeply rewarding.
- Exceptional CPD & support: dedicated development at Academy level, plus access to OCL trust specialists (best practice, pedagogy, curriculum).
- Quality resources: as part of a nation wide MAT, you’ll benefit from the OCL curriculum resource bank.
- Community & culture: join a warm, welcoming school family where everyone pulls together for the best outcomes.
- Benefits: a wide range of retail discounts and perks via our staff platform.
Ready to visit or apply?
We’d love to meet you. School visits and conversations are warmly welcomed. Start your application to arrange a visit.
Can’t wait? Click ‘Fast Apply’ to complete the form and tell us about your experience and how your ambition for every student matches ours.
We review applications as they come in and interview on a rolling basis—early applications are encouraged. This advert may close early if we appoint.
Oasis Academy Hadley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
