What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to growth of the school, we are looking for a Teacher of Economics. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Henley Bank High School and become an integral member of the Social Sciences Team.
At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues.
We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuing that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.
Main responsibilities:
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Tutor
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
• To undertake a designated programme of teaching across all key stages
• To teach consistently high-quality lessons
• To plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet the requirements of KS3, 4 and 5
• To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject
• To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information for Bromcom, registers
• To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students
• To set expectations for staff and students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning & teaching
• To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role
• To follow the school policies and procedures
• To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support
• To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
• To update professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology
• To lead, monitor and evaluate the assessment and feedback to students in line with whole school and department policy
• To follow department monitoring and tracking systems relating to students’ attainment, progress and achievement
• To mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required
• To undertake assessment of students as requested by external examination bodies, curriculum areas and school procedures
• To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required
• To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students
• To follow department policy regarding department tracking of student progress and use information to inform learning and teaching
• To follow setting and co-ordinating assessment arrangements for all Key Stages, and in all areas as required by school policies, including standardising those assessments
You will need:
• Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject teaching qualification (QTS)
• This post is suitable for NQT’s
• Commitment to own self development
• Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 4
• Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject that seeks to promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning
• A flexible approach to the teaching of your subject that seeks to promote the learning opportunities of all students and to secure the highest possible levels of achievement
• Demonstrate a commitment to following the school’s principles of teaching, learning and assessment
• Good discipline / classroom management
• Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
• Commitment to high standards and expectations
• High levels of professional integrity
• Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching your subject
• Detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in the teaching of your subject and the wider curriculum
• Understanding of Exam Board specifications
What the school offers its staff
What’s in it for you:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teachers only)
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.