Teacher in Charge of Economics

The Willink School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3XJ

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  13 May 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 March 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • 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 hrs per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR to UPR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2 ; Recruitment incentive available for the right candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, motivated and inspirational teacher with a real passion for teaching Economics at A Level to join our supportive and high achieving Digital & Commerce Faculty. The Faculty comprises Business, Computing, Economics, Film and Media. We are looking for a specialist Economics teacher who can teach other discipline(s).

The successful candidate will:

• be able to form positive and trusting relationships with students based on consistency, firm boundaries and making learning exciting and challenging
• have a professional attitude that is open to innovative ways of working
• be committed to working in partnership with the Economics team and a range of other staff
• be flexible and adaptable when faced with challenges
• support the Head of Department in leading the team to secure outstanding progress and outcomes for students.

As the lead school for the Möbius Maths Hub and regional centre for Teaching School Hub Berkshire, Willink can offer the successful candidate unrivalled professional development and subject leadership opportunities.

What the school offers its staff

The Willink, 11-18 comprehensive school, is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos, listed in the top ten non-selective schools in Berkshire in 2019. The school has 1250 students on roll including 234 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk

For further information please visit the school website or contact Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk, Tel 0118 983 2030.

For an informal conversation contact Head of Digital & Commerce Faculty, Laura Close lclose@willink.w-berks.sch.uk

Further details about the role

Applications will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

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.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Apply for the job by following the link below

Visas cannot be sponsored.

About The Willink School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1250 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Willink School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0118 9832030
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-willink-school (opens in new tab)

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos, listed in the top ten non-selective schools in Berkshire in 2019. The school has 1250 students on roll including 220 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

Arranging a visit to The Willink School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk.

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