An enthusiastic and engaging teacher of Economics & Business is required to join their outstanding Economics & Business Department.
The successful candidate will be, above all, passionate about Business, Economics and Finance. They will be excited about sharing their subject passion with their students and ready to make a mark on their vibrant school community through their teaching.
The successful candidate will be required to teach both GCSE and A Level Business, alongside A Level Economics. The successful candidate will also contribute to their Year 9 Finance programme and wider entrepreneurial extra-curricular programme.
The position is available as either full time or a four-day (0.8) part time role. Please indicate your preference in your application.
Economics and Business at the school:
At A Level, Economics and Business are well-established and highly popular subjects. They follow the Edexcel specifications for both subjects. Their Business and Economics students have achieved 91% and 96% A*-B grades respectively over the past 5 years, and many students pursue undergraduate degrees in related fields at leading universities, such as LSE, UCL, Warwick and Nottingham.
From September 2025, they will have their first cohort for GCSE Business. This option has proven tremendously popular with their current Year 9 students, with over half the year group opting for the subject
About the School:
The school is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At the school, they value character and academic rigour equally. Their curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. The education received at the school enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.
Benefits:
As part of the a Trust, one of the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, they can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
* Competitive salaries and pay progression
* Access to extensive professional development opportunities
* Good transport links
* Training grants for qualifications
* Generous pension schemes
* Free life assurance benefit
* A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at the Trust schools
* Childcare vouchers, interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
* A Cycle to Work scheme
* Competitive terms and conditions of employment
* Access to the school gym and swimming pool
* Free school lunches
* Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
* Financial guidance and support
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a and person specification. At the school they are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so they encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.
Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 24 February 2025.
Interviews will take place shortly after the application deadline.
References for shortlisted candidates will be taken up before interview.
The Trust is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
They are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
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