Are you seeking a new opportunity to join a highly successful comprehensive school that is committed to providing an outstanding education of excellence for all? Would you thrive when working with other committed and innovative members of staff? If so, The Halley Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Business and Enterprise, to join as soon as possible. The successful candidate will provide support both inside and outside of the classroom to develop students to become independent thinkers and learners.
This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher of business, to become part of a well-established, highly collaborative and successful business and IT department team to ensure that students enjoy a challenging, dynamic and rewarding curriculum.
This is a permanent opportunity that offers a competitive MPS + Inner London salary, commensurate with experience. This role would also be suitable for ECTs, and we also welcome applications from prospective colleagues who would wish to work part-time, as well as full-time.
If this sounds like an environment within which you would like to work, apply to join our team as soon as possible. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, flexible, well organised and able to work as part of a team, as well as having the ability to work alone when required.
We deem this to be a great position on the basis that;
* We offer a vibrant and committed Business & IT Department, passionate and dedicated to supporting students throughout their learning experience and securing the best possible outcomes for them.
* We offer pupils the very best in Business & IT learning opportunities by delivering high-quality teaching via our bespoke curriculum, alongside inspiring extracurricular opportunities.
* We believe in developing staff into outstanding practitioners through our excellent CPD programme.
* All students in Years 7-9 study IT Enterprise as part of our International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. We offer Business & Information Technology BTEC in Years 10 and 11, which is popular and successful.
* We have a strong track record of delivering successful outcomes in BTEC at Key Stage 5 in Business too.
Key responsibilities, as outlined in the, include;
* Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
* Promote good progress and outcomes by students.
* Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
* Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
* Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.
* Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
* Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
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Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT North; LAT West. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website .
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.