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Head of Business Studies & Economics Department
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SFThis job expired on 22 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
22 February 2023 at 9am
Date listed
6 February 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Subjects
- Business studies, Economics
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2B £5,019 pa
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a creative, enthusiastic and inspiring Head of Business Studies and Economics to lead this important area of our curriculum from September. This department encompasses A Level Business Studies and A Level Economics. Business Studies and Economics are popular subjects with our A level students. Applicants need to be able to teach both Business Studies and Economics to able, creative and motivated students and have a passion for these subjects. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join this outstanding school.
We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:
a passion for teaching Business Studies and Economics
commitment to promoting high quality teaching and learning within this department
ability to promote Business Studies and Economics across the curriculum
experience of teaching both Business Studies and Economics to A level standard would be an advantage.
What the school offers its staff
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1220 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 340. Since July 2019 we have been appointed by the Department for Education as a Computer Hub in recognition of the expertise the school has evidenced in Computing Education and will take a lead in training teachers across the south east in the delivery of Computing. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and healthcare scheme.
“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- mstarns@mggs.org
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1240 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 340. MGGS has been appointed by the Department for Education as a Regional Computer Hub in recognition of the expertise the school has evidenced in Computing Education and will take a lead in training teachers across the south east in the delivery of Computing. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and healthcare scheme.
“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)
If you wish to find out more about MGGS please visit our website at https://www.mggs.org/ and to take a virtual tour please visit https://youtu.be/kuqmn-D4AJY
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