Reports to: Head of Department - Individuals & Societies (I&S) Contract : 1 Year fixed term with potential for permanency Start: New Academic Year (August 2025) General The teacher will be responsible for managing the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning within the context Business and Economics within the broader Individual & Societies programme for ISL’s Secondary School. 1. Leadership Be responsible for leading the development of the Business Management and Economics programme Oversee the courses in managing all aspects of teaching and learning, including: curriculum development; assessment and reporting; management of rooms and resources to create a safe and visually appealing learning environment; regular refreshment of displays and showcasing of work Liaise with staff in the I&S Department and the Coordinators to ensure continuity of programme Be responsible for reporting budget items under the broader I&S Department to the HOD Attend all Department meetings and School professional development sessions Participate fully in an expanding ISL I&S Programme 2. Personnel Coordinate visits and performances, both internal and external, related to taught curriculum 3. Accountability Develop the Business Management and Economics courses in alignment with the School’s strategic plan for the Department and student agency Participate in Department meetings, liaising with key staff as appropriate Play a significant part in the organisation of CWOW experiences for students Participate in professional learning and contribute to regular staff training/meetings 4. Academic Quality Create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment Have a high level of understanding of how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best Through differentiated and personalised instruction, be able to inspire diverse classes, creating individualised, challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students Support student needs in learning and pastoral matters Implement curriculum policy and strategic plans Liaise with colleagues and curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom Design, develop, implement and review the Business Management and Economics programme Contribute to the extra-curricular activities programme of the school 5. Chronology Instigate and develop an innovative approach to Business Management and Economics Demonstrate and encourage high standards of professionalism from all staff involved with I&S courses Ensure all planning in regard to the Business Management and Economics courses is done in a timely and professional manner 6. Community Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the I&S Programme and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, etc. Co-ordinate with the appropriate personnel to ensure that all tasks are carried out by teaching and non-teaching staff in relation to the I&S Programme Publicise and organise aspects of the I&S Department and courses in a timely fashion 7. Administration Coordinate with the HOD to draft all communication about events in relation to Business Management and Economics courses to parents, other staff and the wider ISL community as appropriate 8. Communication Ensure information regarding students and student activity is communicated through the appropriate channels, working in conjunction with the Front Office Advise the HOD, Coordinators, Secondary Principal on all matters connected with public performances, exhibitions and shows Communicate with the wider community as appropriate, in a timely and professional manner Liaise with other agencies and support services as necessary 9. Finances Working with the HOD, be involved with managing the annual budget for Business Management and Economics courses, making proposals for the best use of funds Ensure all Business Management and Economics resources are properly budgeted Manage the deployment of resources – keeping shelves, cupboards, rooms and areas ordered and tidy 10. Care & Guidance To be familiar with the School’s Child Protection Policy and to report concerns to the designated Child Protection Officer To ensure all educational practices are in line with school’s health and safety procedures and policies. At ISL London, Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all practitioners should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from their line manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.