Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented, inspiring Business Teacher to join our successful and welcoming school. The ability to teach Economics would be desirable. Business and Economics are thriving subjects at The Downs and are hugely popular amongst students in KS4 with strong progression through to A Level courses in both subject areas. Outcomes are excellent with the subjects achieving ‘red hot’ ALPS2 in Economics and ALPS3 in Business in last year’s summer exams. Business and Economics sits within our Social Sciences faculty and works closely and collaboratively with the other subjects in the faculty, which include Sociology, Politics and Law. We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced practitioners who share our commitment to academic excellence and student success.
About the Role
As a successful candidate, you will:
* Motivate and Inspire: Bring your enthusiasm into the classroom, igniting curiosity and a love for learning.
* Deliver Expertise: Showcase strong subject knowledge, teaching your discipline with confidence and clarity up to Key Stage 5.
* Collaborate: Contribute to the success of our faculty by working closely with a dedicated team of teachers.
* Build Relationships: Create positive and trusting connections with students while making learning exciting and challenging.
* Embrace Innovation: Be open to creative and innovative teaching methods.
* Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic environment, handling challenges with flexibility.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer: In return, you’ll enjoy:
* Caring Environment: Our positive ethos prioritises staff well-being and recognition.
* Empowerment: Work alongside ambitious, dedicated colleagues who are committed to developing the whole child.
* Exceptional Students: Engage with children who love being at school, exhibit exceptional behaviour and have a strong attitude towards their learning.
* Professional Environment: Join a stimulating and collaborative workplace in a school Ofsted labelled as ‘exceptional’ in October 2024
* Professional Growth: Access extraordinary professional development and support to enhance your teaching skills.
* Flexible Work Options: We value work balance through the availability of flexible working, our ‘Time for you Tuesdays’, commuted INSETs and Employee Assistance Programme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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