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Head of Economics
Head of Economics
Permanent; Full time
Commencing: September 2025
Closing date: 27 January 2025 at 12 noon
Haileybury wishes to appoint a well-qualified and suitably experienced Head of Economics to lead our successful Economics Department.
The Department offers both A level and IB Diploma courses to Sixth Form pupils. The subject is one of the most popular choices in the Sixth Form with four IB classes and four A level classes in each year of the Sixth Form as things stand. This means that creative approaches to teaching and learning can be adopted, and there is ample opportunity to stretch and challenge the very best economists.
The successful applicant will be educated to a degree level within a relevant subject and will have experience of teaching A level; previous experience of teaching the IB Diploma programme is desirable but not essential. They will have an interest in fostering lifelong learning in our pupils and the ability to stretch pupils beyond the curriculum.
Please see the candidate brief for more information.
About Haileybury
Haileybury is a leading co-educational independent boarding and day school in Hertfordshire with around 900 pupils, aged 11 to 18. Founded in 1862, Haileybury is a school that values its history and traditions, but which is innovative and progressive.
Haileybury has an outstanding reputation in the UK and internationally and was judged “excellent in all areas” by ISI in October 2022. We are thrilled that Haileybury has been awarded the prestigious title of Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes.
We are academically selective, and as such teachers are expected to support pupils to be intellectually curious, reflective and collaborative. Innovation in teaching and learning is at the heart of school development, and candidates should have a commitment to exploring a variety of teaching methods to motivate and inspire pupils.
Colleagues contribute fully to the co-curricular and pastoral life of the School. The School has exceptional facilities supporting an extensive co-curricular offering and excellent pastoral care.
Haileybury is situated on a beautiful 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire. Full time members of the teaching staff are usually provided with school accommodation, situated either on or near the school site.
The School offers exciting career development opportunities, supported by a comprehensive professional development programme.
Other benefits include pension, private healthcare, and substantial fee remission. Staff have access to the School’s facilities including gyms, swimming pool, tennis club, and our Health and Wellbeing centre.
How to apply
To apply for the above position, please complete the application form in full, with reference to the candidate brief, and return it to teacherrecruitment@haileybury.com by 27 January 2025 at 12 noon.
Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history.
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience. Appointments will be made on merit.
Please see full details of our Privacy Notice for Staff and Recruitment Policy.
Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.