Head of Economics & Business
Full Time – Starting September 2026
This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational Economics teacher to take on the leadership of this popular and successful department from September 2026.
The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven record of high academic outcomes for pupils at A Level. They will possess the leadership and communications skills necessary to support and motivate others. The role would suit someone seeking promotion and looking to take on wider responsibility, or an experienced Head of Department seeking a new challenge.
The successful applicant will predominantly teach A Level Economics, alongside a small amount of A Level Business, and will contribute to the School’s extensive pastoral and wider-curricular programme. This is an exciting opportunity for an Economist looking to lead a well-resourced department with supportive and committed colleagues, and bright and engaged pupils who are keen to learn.
The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A one year probationary period will also apply.
The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.
For further details or an informal conversation about the role, please call 01223 508955 or email [email protected]
Applications with a one page covering letter addressed to The Head should be submitted to The Recruitment Team, The Leys School, Cambridge CB2 7AD ([email protected]) by 09.00 am on 15 January 2026.
Interviews are likely to be held on 27 – 28 January 2026.
This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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