Overview
Job Overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Business & Economics. You will be committed to the quality of learning and teaching and to providing an engaging and inspiring experience for the pupils. You will be able to deliver the subject to GCSE, BTEC and A-level standard, and will be a teacher who understands the importance of this role as well as the broader task of conveying interest and passion for the subject in the classroom. This is a full time permanent position. You will have high expectations of students and maintain the high grades achieved in recent years while also promoting a love of the subject inside and outside the classroom.
You Will Have
* a passion for teaching Business & Economics and an ability to share this with pupils
* a high level of academic qualification in Business/Economics
* the ability to plan, prepare and deliver creative and challenging lessons to all age groups
* experience of using innovative teaching methods that enhance learning and teaching
* the creativity to produce resources which contribute to teaching and departmental development
* strong organisational skills
* willingness to work as part of a team and to share ideas with colleagues
You will be required to teach Economics to GCSE and both Business and Economics to A-level. The department also teaches the BTEC Extended Certificate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (Pearson exam board) to pupils in Sixth form. Any experience in teaching/administering BTEC qualifications and of Edexcel exam board would be helpful, but is not essential.
You will have a recognised teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) or in the process of achieving this.
Application
You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this post. Visa sponsorship is not available.
If you think that this is the right opportunity for you please submit a CV and cover letter outlining why you would be suitable for the post.
Further details available on School Talent site. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact jobs@loretto.com
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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