Head of Business Education

HEAD OF BUSINESS EDUCATION

Dollar Academy has been a co-educational day and boarding school since its foundation in 1818. Today, it provides an exceptional all-round education to around 1,350 pupils aged 5-18. Our focus is on encouraging the individual talents and ambitions of every young person, in a positive and supportive environment that fosters the development of transferable skills, self-confidence and strong personal values. A belief in developing the whole person is central to the Dollar ethos.  

We were named as the Sunday Times Scottish Independent School of the Year 2024. 

We are looking for a capable and visionary teacher with the ability to run this ambitious and innovative department. The department has eight members of staff who bring talent, enthusiasm and a variety of skills, combined with expert subject knowledge across the four Business Education subjects (Accounting, Administration & IT, Business Management & Economics). It is one of the largest departments in Scotland with a strong team of dedicated teachers that deliver excellent exam results. The successful applicant will have the ability to teach at the highest levels with confidence and authority and, as such, an Honours degree in a Business Education subject is essential. We are looking for an individual who demonstrates a genuine love of their subject(s), an enthusiasm for teaching it and an imaginative, creative and energetic approach to helping pupils to share this enjoyment. The successful candidate will also require the excellent organisational and communication skills that are essential to the smooth running and successful development of a large and complex department. Computers, interactive technology and web-based resources are an intrinsic part of teaching and fluency with these, together with a thoughtful approach to their use, is essential. An ability and willingness to work extremely hard is a given.

Business Education subjects are very popular at the Academy with pupils taking the subjects at a record high. Nearly 40% of all pupils in Form VI go on to study a business-related subject at university. The ideal candidates will have experience of teaching at least one of the Business Education subjects with a willingness to learn one or two others over time. It is assumed that they will help every pupil to achieve their full potential.  

The Academy has a rich co-curricular programme in which all members of staff are expected to participate. 

Our generous benefits package includes automatic enrolment in the Dollar Academy Teacher’s Pension Scheme; a sector leading defined contributions scheme, substantial reduction in school fees, access to onsite gym, swimming pool and parking, EAP, Cycle to Work and Retailer Discount Scheme.

Candidates should either be registered with the GTC Scotland, or eligible for registration. 

All appointments are subject to receipt of a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update from Disclosure Scotland.