Subject Leader of Business Studies & Economics
Ref: SCH-NST-0126 27 day(s) remaining Establishment: Nishkam High School Location: Birmingham Salary: 0.00 Department: Teaching Job Type: Full Time Closing Date: 24/02/2025 12:00 Interview Date: WB 24/02/2025 Start Date: Summer or Autumn Term 2025
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.40 Weeks per Year: 52.140 Pay Grade: M1 – UPS3
The Role
Nishkam Schools are Sikh ethos multi-faith schools that take a distinctive approach to many traditional faith schools. We are committed to academic excellence grounded in a selfless approach to life (nishkam).
The Sikh dharam (faith or religious responsibility) is emphatic in respecting all faiths and not seeking converts, maximising our contribution towards a cohesive society.
Nishkam Schools aim to nurture lifelong learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and compassionate contributors to society.
We believe that to build strong communities and responsible citizens, our efforts must go beyond our current standard models of education and encompass a holistic approach.
We thank you for considering joining us on this journey and look forward to receiving your application.
Qualifications
1. Degree or equivalent qualification - Essential
2. Qualified Teacher Status - Essential
Skills
1. A good degree in a relevant discipline - Essential
2. A recognised teaching qualification/QTS - Desirable
Relevant Experience
1. Ability to teach a subsidiary subject - Desirable
2. To be able to participate in whole school faith education - Desirable
3. Desire to become an examiner in a relevant subject - Desirable
Personal Attributes
1. To be adaptable and possess a sense of humour and enthusiasm - Essential
2. The ability to work under pressure - Essential
3. To have high personal standards - dress, conduct and presentation - Essential
4. To have an excellent record of personal attendance, punctuality and health - Essential
5. To be able to work effectively in a team - Essential
6. To be able to gain the confidence of colleagues and pupils - Essential
7. To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Essential
8. To be self-motivated, with the ability and desire to evaluate and improve own performances as well as others - Essential
9. To have an understanding and empathy of faith and faith-based education - Essential
10. Integrity - Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
1. Proven experience on outstanding progress with high levels of EAL pupils - Essential
2. Ability to read data and take relevant subsequent action - Essential
3. Commitment to one’s professional development - Essential
4. Commitment to pupil-centred classroom delivery - Essential
5. Strong leadership skills with the ability to praise achievement and manage underperformance - Essential
6. Enthusiasm and empathy for the needs of young learners - Essential
7. Excellent communication skills - Essential
8. A positive attitude and the ability to motivate others - Essential
9. Energy and commitment to achieving goals - Essential
Experience
1. To have excellent knowledge of current educational issues and initiatives - Essential
2. To be ICT literate, making appropriate use of ICT as a teaching and management tool - Essential
3. An excellent understanding of the role assessment plays in developing learning and teaching - Essential
4. An excellent understanding of strategies to be used to improve standards of learning and teaching - Essential
5. Ability to demonstrate clear value added in terms of student progress - Essential
6. Experience at teaching through to both GCSE, and A-level - Desirable
7. Potential to be an outstanding classroom teacher - Essential
Leadership
1. Effective leadership and motivational skills - Essential
2. Ability to inspire, set clear direction and motivate staff - Essential
Safeguarding Information
Nishkam School Trust (NST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
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