What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of Business & Computing to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about inspiring students and fostering a deep understanding of both subjects. You will deliver an engaging and authentic curriculum, connecting learning to our community and equipping students with essential critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills. In Computer Science & ICT, you will guide students in developing fluency in programming and applying their knowledge to solve real-world problems. In Business Studies, you will cultivate their understanding of business principles and their practical applications.
The post will involve working with the Head of faculty to ensure that students make progress through quality first teaching. The post holder will have the ability to demonstrate their commitment to their subject and how they can support the trust in fostering collaboration ensuring the continual improvement of the quality of students' learning is at the top of the Trusts agenda. The ability to teach at KS3, KS4 & KS5 level is desirable.
We are looking for a teacher who has:
• A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community
• Experience of excellent and inspirational teaching from Key Stage 3 up to Key Stage 5
• Commitment to their own professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue
• Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital
• Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment.
The post holder will demonstrate their commitment to their subject and how they can support the trust in fostering collaboration and staff subject development. They will play a key role in ensuring that the continual improvement of the quality of student's learning is at the top of the business agenda and will be responsible for developing the department to ensure its long-term success and sustainability.
Stourport High School & VIth Form College is committed to:
• Building a learning community
• Strong curriculum strategy
• Consistently good teaching
• A culture of kindness and care
• Collaboration with our wider school community
What the school offers its staff
Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practices across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be an opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings within the trust, for the right candidate.
Other benefits include:
• Generous Occupational Pension
• Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support
• Free confidential employee helpline 24/7
• Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy
• Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.