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Coordinator of Learning - Business Studies and Finance (KS5)

Ebbsfleet Academy, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ

This job expired on 11 November 2024 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  11 November 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 5
• Subject: Business studies
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe Allowance + TLR
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe Allowance + TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher who can inspire the minds of our young people by bringing Business and Economicsto life?Do you have a genuine passion for teaching and are committed to raising achievements? If so, thispost at Ebbsfleet Academyis right for you!

From January 2025, Ebbsfleet Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious teacher to join us in the role of Coordinator of Learning - Business and Finance. You will join an established and successful department with a collaborative and dedicated team who achieves excellent results. This is the ideal role for an experienced teacher to take the next steps in their career and gain further responsibility.

The ideal candidate will specialise in Business and will also have experience in teaching Economicsas an additional subject. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher to join an Academy which is committed to providing high-quality professional development opportunities and supporting the Business team on its journey to excellence.

Our newly appointed candidatewillcontinue the development and implementation of the expanding Sixth Form and KS5, so experience teaching these year groups would be highly beneficial.Supporting the Director of Learning, you will help raise the quality of teaching and learning in the department across all key stages.

This is a truly fantastic opportunityfor a passionate teacherto become part of a well-established, highly collaborative and successful team as we are confident that our teaching and support teams, our facilities and most importantly our students will inspire you. As an IB World School, applicants that have previous experience in delivering this curriculum are of strong interest to us but please note that this criterion is not essential as training will be provided.

This is apermanent opportunity with a salary of MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance, based on experience and TLR.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunitieswith Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive£100as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referralform byclicking here. T&C's apply.

Working with us:Ebbsfleet Academy is a dynamic and successful 11-18 Academy serving the local community. We have students of all abilities and from a wide variety of backgrounds, all of whom contribute to the richness of our school population.

At Ebbsfleet Academy our aim is to get the best out of every student; excellence in teaching and learning is therefore at the heart of our work. Our vision is based on three core values: ‘Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice’. In working towards instilling these values in our students, we strive to provide a safe, healthy and stimulating environment for all. Our curriculum is based around the needs of our students and consists of a rich blend of academic and vocational qualifications, all supported by fantastic learning resources including outstanding sports facilities, as well as modern, generously equipped classrooms, workshops and laboratories. All areas are served by excellent ICT facilities. Working together, in partnership with all stakeholders but especially parents and carers, we are creating a dynamic and innovative learning institution.

Our ambition is to ensure that all of our students achieve their potential, develop as courteous, confident and capable young people and leave with an education that has fully equipped them to go on to university or the career of their choice. Ebbsfleet Academy is proud to be a community school. As such we can cater specifically for the learning styles and social needs of our learners. Our curriculum allows students to develop socially, behaviourally and academically at their own pace and in their own unique ways. This reflects positively in our results.

Exam results are only one measure of success. We foster students’ wider interests and skills through a varied programme of extracurricular activities and student leadership opportunities, all of which are essential to nurturing potential outside the classroom. We have high expectations of everyone in our school. Our provision includes extension for the most able, as well as targeted support and intervention, to ensure all students achieve to the best of their ability and that they leave Ebbsfleet Academy equipped with the skills needed to excel in today’s world. By working in partnership with all stakeholders, especially parents and carers, we have created a dynamic and innovative learning environment.

As a proud member of Leigh Academies Trust, our leaders also benefit from wider collaboration across a community of highly successful leaders, with continued investment in staff a core value of the Trust and our academy.

Click hereto view our website and learn more about Ebbsfleet Academy.

What the school offers its staff

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Nearly 40% of our academies are judged outstanding overall by Ofsted, versus 15% nationally. The Trust is establishing three‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT North; LAT West. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date.Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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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About Ebbsfleet Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 826 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ebbsfleet Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: isabelle.cochrane@latrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01634 412 258
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To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email isabelle.cochrane@latrust.org.uk.

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