Head of Business and Economics
Twynham School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JFThis job expired on 23 February 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
23 February 2024 at 8am
Date listed
5 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Economics
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £30,000 to £46,525
Additional allowances
Plus TLR of £7,847 (FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are an inspirational and skilled classroom teacher of Business and/or Economics
- Have a vision for excellence across the suite of Business and Economics qualifications
- Are highly resilient and tenacious with a clear understanding of, and ability to use, a range of approaches including pace-setting and challenge as tools to bring about transformational change
- Are ambitious for whole school leadership and thrives in an aspirational culture
- Will embrace our highly supportive, professional approach to school improvement
Who we are looking for
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
We are looking to appoint an inspirational and energetic Head of Business and Economics to join and lead our highly successful department and subject across both Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS). This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead an already high-performing faculty area and to further develop an exciting and ambitious curriculum that provides exceptional opportunities for our students. This position has arisen due to the promotion of the current postholder to senior leadership.
The Business and Economics team is truly thriving with large numbers at both GCSE and A-level. Colleagues in the department have embraced cross-campus working and the successful candidate would receive the support of a talented team of Business and Economics teachers and a highly supportive senior leadership team.
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and aspirational colleague.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Lead and inspire excellence in Business and Economics across two schools serving one community
- Further improve outcomes at both KS4 and 5 in both Business and Economics
- Provide inspirational and dynamic leadership to an exceptional team of professionals
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
What we can offer you
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professional
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
- An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
- The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Further details about the role
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (HR administrator) on 01202 486237 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date is Friday 23rd February 2024 at 8am. We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants prior to the deadline and encourage interested colleagues to apply asap.
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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About Twynham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1771 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Twynham School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
- Phone number
- 01202495716
Twynham School is an exceptionally special place; a school which believes in the unlimited potential of every child, where people are valued above all and ultimately a place where every child can be successful. Our long-tradition of success is built on two vital pillars; high quality teaching and learning and, most importantly, the value we place on the very special relationships between students and staff.
Arranging a visit to Twynham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.
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