Thank you for your interest in this role. This is an exciting time to be joining Oaks Park High School.
We were proud to achieve a‘Good’outcome in all categories during an Ofsted Inspection in October 2023 in which Ofsted commented the following:
‘The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND. It has designed a curriculum that sets out high academic expectations’
‘Teachers have strong subject knowledge. This is reflected in their high-quality explanations of subject content’
‘Pupils are respectful and polite. They understand the school’s expectations in terms of conduct and behaviour’
‘Staff know their pupils well, and they build positive relationships with them’
We are looking for an inspiring teacher of Business Studiesto join our growingdepartment atOaks Park High School, which is part of the Cheam Academies Network.
We teach Business Studies at Key stage 4 and 5 following the EDEXCEL program for GCSE and A level, as well as the BTEC L3.
A well-establishedandpopular option subject, the department offers many opportunities for training andadvancement;we have compressive resourcebanks for all subjectsto support lesson planning,dedicated teaching classrooms, access to high quality ICT facilities as well as asupportive team of experienced staff.
The ideal candidate will bringenthusiasm, dedicationand ideas to the department and adesire to be the best possible teacher of Business Studies, whilst enthusing our students with a similar verve to do well.
You will be both ambitious and committed to teaching Business Studies and strive tobring outthe best in our students and promote success in the department.
We have produced a short video so you can gain an insight into working at Oaks Park High School. It includes some of the staff you will potentially be working alongside and can be found here.
Our school is situated in Carshalton, 30 minutes from London Victoria by train and a short distance from Sutton, Merton, Croydon and Kingston.
We can offer you:
* An excellent CPD programme, including in house instructional coaching
* Opportunities for cross Trust working
* A behaviour for learning system supported by an experienced Pastoral Support Team
* A range of staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme
The successful candidate will be:
* Ambitious for young people and for themselves
* Creative in using new technologies or teaching approaches to help students to learn and progress
* Keen to continually develop their practice, with a collaborative approach
* An enthusiastic teacher who can motivate and challenge students.
You will be required to:
* Inspire and support our students across the three Key Stages
* Use a range of assessment strategies to provide targeted and directed feedback
* Be inspired by reading and researching new pedagogy on learning and teaching
* Be creative and reflective in the planning of lessons and schemes of works
* Have the skills to form excellent working relationships with all individuals.
Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.
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