Business and Economics Teacher
Harrow
ASAP Start
MPS / UPS
Full time / permanent
We are now seeking to appoint a colleague who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.
Applications from both experienced and Early Career Teachers would be warmly welcomed.
If you are a genuinely passionate and committed teacher who wants to work in a school where teaching is a pleasure, and in a school that puts learning at the heart of all it does, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Introduction
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who wants to join a thriving department.
We are an 11-18 mixed multi-ethnic comprehensive school of almost 1500 students, situated in the London Borough of Harrow. There are very high achievement levels and excellent facilities. Ofsted (2024) judged the school good in all areas.
We can offer:
1. An exciting learning environment where challenging, innovative and engaging learning is at the core of all we do.
2. An award-winning vibrant school which continues to achieve extremely high standards, both in Harrow and beyond.
3. A genuine and active pursuit of well-being for all members of our community.
4. Outstanding outcomes with a positive Progress 8 score and zero NEETS.
5. Students who exhibit excellent behaviour for learning and a desire to acquire knowledge and improve themselves.
6. A supportive, enthusiastic and inspiring team within which to grow and develop.
7. An opportunity to develop your craft of teaching across three Key Stages.
Job Purpose:
1. To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
2. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher and Form Tutor.
3. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with opportunities to achieve their individual potential.
4. To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
5. To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
Teaching Responsibilities:
1. To undertake a designated programme of teaching across all key stages.
2. To teach consistently high-quality lessons.
3. To be a positive role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in Business Studies and Economics.
4. To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date attendance information using Arbor registers.
5. To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students.
6. To set expectations for students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning and teaching.
7. To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role.
8. To follow the school policies and procedures.
9. To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support.
10. To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and home learning.
11. To plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet the requirements of Key Stage 4 and 5 curriculum, as appropriate.
12. To follow schemes of work for Business Studies and Economics at Key Stage 4 and 5.
13. To promote aspects of personal development related to Business Studies and Economics.
14. To maintain and grow professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate, and to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology in general, and in the curriculum area of Business Studies and Economics.
15. To promote Business Studies and Economics learning through out of hours activities.
16. To ensure a high-quality learning environment within both the Business Studies and Economics areas.
Person Specification
1. Appropriate academic qualifications (to degree level), QTS and the ability to teach Business and Economics at KS 4 and 5.
2. Successful experience as a teacher of Business and Economics in a current post or during teaching practices (ECT) and both the ability and drive to develop further.
3. A good understanding of the Business and Economics curriculums and the changes in GCE, GCSE assessment frameworks and vocational qualifications. Potential to deliver a high-quality vocational education alongside traditional academic pathways.
4. The ability to work and learn in a collaborative, innovative team with high standards, committed to raising expectations and achievement of all students.
5. Evidence of excellent communication and organisational skills.
6. The willingness to teach a second subject if required.
7. Evidence of being able to build and sustain effective working relationships with staff, governors, parents and the wider community.
8. The ability to contribute to the wider work of the school, including our work as tutors and other activities.
9. Flexibility and adaptability, in order to be able to mix and work with a wide range of people and a commitment to equality and diversity.
10. A commitment to professional development.
11. To be alert and active on issues relating to student welfare and child protection.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity, send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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