Overview
Job Title: Head of Business
Location: Esher High School, More Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8AP
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £34,298.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE) plus TLR £3,527 (TLR 2A)
Start date: January 2026
Closing Date: 8:00am, 22nd Sep 2025
Interview Date(s): within 2 weeks of closing date
About this Role
Head of Business
Role type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £34,298 to £52,490, plus TLR 2A (£3,527)
Start date: January 2026
Are you an experienced teacher looking for a new role? We are looking for an inspirational Head of Business with initiative, drive and determination to teach and contribute to our creative and evolving curriculum. This is an exciting time to be working with this department building on a strong foundation of good outcomes and a strong uptake of students each year. Our KS4 results this year saw another record breaking performance, with 80% of all GCSEs at grade 4 or above, seeing a 7% increase.
As a team who are always on the forefront of innovation in the classroom, we are looking for an individual who can add to this already thriving team, a teacher who builds excellent relationships with students and inspires them in their learning.
Esher High School is a high performing School and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject.
In our latest staff survey, 94% of our team said they are happy working here, and 96% feel well supported—a testament to the strong culture of care and collaboration we foster. We are also deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with 100% of staff recognising our proactive approach in this area. If you’re looking for a school where you’ll feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work for us?
* We work hard to make all staff feel like they belong and can flourish.
* We create a bespoke induction plan for all new staff, shaped with their input based on their experience, strengths and aims.
* All teachers get an additional hour every fortnight of protected PPA, totaling 6 hours for a full-time teacher.
* We have a culture of 1% improvements, which means no hour-long lesson observations and no time wasted producing unnecessary paperwork.
* All staff enjoy a 2 week October half term, free gym use with shower facilities, ample onsite parking, a 2-in-1 laptop, full Microsoft Office, and a vibrant staff community.
For further information regarding this role please refer to the Job description. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates. For all roles, we welcome an informal tour of the school and conversation with the Headteacher or Head of Department.
Closing Date: Monday 22 September 2025 @ 8:00 am
Interview Date: Interviews will be held during the following 2 weeks
Responsibilities and requirements
Note: The job description details are provided in the attached JD_EHS.pdf.
Contact Details
Nadine Sand
01372 468068
recruitment@enlightenlt.education
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