Salary: Inner London (M1-U3) Required for: April 2025 or September 2025 Closing Date: 9th January 2025 Interview Date: 15th January 2025 Main salary dependent upon experience Please note that Cardinal Pole reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Why Work at Cardinal Pole? Firstly, thank you for taking the time to consider applying for the post of Business Studies Teacher. We are looking for an exceptional teacher to join an outstanding department which promotes excellent teaching and learning in order to secure outstanding outcomes, and who works well with staff and students to inspire a love of Business. The department has highly experienced and stable staff that are in a position to support professionals at all stages of their career. The department provides an enriching education, supported by an engaging and diverse curriculum, as well as its participation in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Please note that Cardinal Pole reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Our school is built on strong foundations of discipline and moral purpose. We offer a lively, dynamic and highly successful environment in which to achieve. We are also a faith community, providing an inclusive and enriching education which cares deeply about the wellbeing and development of our children and our community. Cardinal Pole School is an inclusive school where all members of the school community are of equal worth and each have the opportunity to be the best that they can be. We are a community of service guiding young people on a path to opportunity, aspiration and reward, founded on Catholic values. We seek to ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We also make sure all our students pursue a rich programme of study at all key stages appropriate for their age and ability, ensuring that there is no narrowing of the curriculum. These aims, coupled with high expectations for everyone, has resulted in remarkable success for our students. We very much welcome applications from all faiths and backgrounds and value the unique experience that every individual can bring to our school and look forward to receiving your application. Professional Development: We can offer you professional development to begin or advance your career. You will be part of a school that is established in developing practitioners and nurturing future leaders. The opportunities for progression at Cardinal Pole are significant. We offer a range of CPD, including multiple Middle Leadership pathways in addition to supporting preparation for Senior Leadership via MA study, NPQSL and SLT secondment opportunities. There is no doubt that these opportunities will help you achieve your own career ambitions rapidly. Benefits: Two-week October half term break. You will be joining a TES Secondary School of the Year nominated school and winner of the National Schools Awards 2024 for School of the Year. Free staff access to a modern and high-quality gym which was fully refurbished in September 2023. An incredible team of staff who are highly skilled, dynamic and passionate about securing the very best outcomes for the community we serve. Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels including part-funded MA study (T&Cs apply). Opportunities for progression. Sophisticated modern school building set in the heart of vibrant Hackney. A proactive and thriving staff well-being group with regular staff socials, coffee mornings and opportunities for cross departmental interaction Free Breakfast Club every day for staff and students. Free Bike servicing for staff. Travel Loans. Interest free loans to assist staff in meeting travel costs (T&Cs apply). Travel contribution if you live in Zone 6 and further may be granted, (T&Cs apply). Teacher’s Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme which includes 3 x salary life assurance cover whilst you remain in service. Employee Assistance Programme. Job Title: Main Scale Teacher Reporting to: Head of Department Grade: M1-U3 Purpose of the post: To provide high quality teaching and learning, to raise standards of attainment and to ensure the progress, achievement and enjoyment of all pupils. To lead in your area of responsibility. Main Duties & Responsibilities: To promote the Catholic ethos of the school To promote the school vision To support relevant aspects of the School Improvement Plan To support school policies with a commitment to high standards, high expectations and high achievement To support a climate which encourages all pupils in the subject To be aware of current educational developments and the conclusions of educational research that may be relevant to practices and policies within the school To take advantage of relevant opportunities for professional development to ensure professional growth To play a full part in the Performance Management cycle To play a full part in departmental and whole school monitoring and evaluation To take an active part in corporate responsibilities i.e. duties, ensuring pupils’ adherence to school rules and to be proactive around the building To be punctual for school and lessons responding immediately to bells To be ready for lessons meeting pupils at the door to ensure an orderly changeover between lessons and a purposeful start to the lesson Lead and promote your area of responsibility May be required to attend meetings such as SLT to present To dismiss pupils in an orderly fashion from the room To be committed to achieving excellent attendance To plan and teach high quality lessons at all times in line with the subject schemes of work To mark and assess all aspects of the pupils’ work in accordance with the departmental and school assessment policy To keep an up to date planner and markbook in accordance with school guidelines To produce high quality reports and profiles as required To contribute to the production of departmental documentation including schemes of work, resources, examinations, tests etc To help with the smooth running of the department by undertaking tasks as requested and directed by the Head of Department To promote good presentation of work by regularly enforcing the school guidelines To ensure an appropriate level of pupil behaviour at all times through behaviour for learning strategies so that a learning environment is clearly established in the classroom and to follow the schools behaviour policy as needed To have high expectations of the pupils at all times in relation to all aspects of school life To be a form tutor or an active member of a year team To have a commitment to working actively and collaboratively with colleagues to promote the effectiveness of both departmental and pastoral structures To attend staff, departmental and year team meetings To attend parents’ evenings Be a role model to the pupils by living out the standards that we would wish to impart and expect To foster the social, moral and spiritual development of the pupils through example and guidance Be sensitive to the needs, morale and particular circumstances of the pupils providing a sense of direction, reassurance and support for the pupils Promote a climate of encouragement and praise and actively support the school’s rewards system Help build the self esteem of the pupils by providing opportunities for all to make a positive contribution Provide a safe and secure learning environment by applying fair and consistent standards of discipline Encourage pupils to have respect for their immediate environment Provide a stimulating and differentiated learning environment to meet the needs of all pupils Be fully aware and supportive of all established routines, policies and practices To carry out his/her responsibilities at all times with due regard to The Learning Trust’s policy, organisation and arrangements for Health & Safety at Work You must promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young and vulnerable people that you are responsible for or come into contact with Conditions of Service: Governed by the School Teachers Pay and Conditions of Service 2008 supplemented by local conditions as agreed by the governors. Special Conditions of Service Because of the nature of the post, candidates are not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 as amended. Candidates are required to give details of any convictions at the appointment interview. Also as this post allows substantial access to children, candidates are required to comply with departmental procedures in relation to Police checks. If candidates are successful in their application prior to taking up post, they will be required to undertake a fully enhanced DBS Check. Cardinal Pole School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Equal Opportunities The post holder will be expected to carry out all duties in the context of and in compliance with the School’s Equal. Please apply via the button below.