Thornton College - Head of Business and Economics

Buckinghamshire
Thornton College
Part-time

Summary

Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge.

Detail

Thornton College is a highly successful all-girls school located in rural Buckinghamshire. It is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust, educating young people in 29 countries across the world. Recent inspection reports have judged the school to be both ‘Excellent’ (ISI 2022) and ‘Outstanding’ (CSI 2024) in all areas. Set on a beautiful 25-acre site, we offer a warm and nurturing environment alongside a broad and exciting curriculum and co-curriculum for both day and boarding students.

For September, 2025, we are looking to appoint a part-time (4 days) Head of Business Studies/Economics to lead a single-person department and to teach across the ability range at KS4 and 5. The ideal candidate will not just be enthusiastic, but deeply passionate about the teaching and learning of Business Studies/Economics, with the vision, commitment and determination to continue raising standards for all our students. In return, the successful candidate can be sure of working with extremely dedicated colleagues in a supportive environment. Thornton can offer excellent CPD opportunities, free lunches and parking, access to the school gym and generous fee remission.

The salary for this part-time position will be £25,320.00 - £36,571.00 gross per annum (pro rata point 0.8 -4 days) [FTE £31650 - £45714 gross per annum].

Closing Date for applications: 8th May, 4pm

Interviews: w/c 12th May

We encourage early applications as Thornton College reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the application process.

Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.

To apply, please complete the Thornton College application form and return it for the attention of the Head Teacher to trobinson@thorntoncollege.com or post to the Thornton College address.

Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.

Email: trobinson@thorntoncollege.com