Teacher of Business and Economics
Copthall School, London, NW7 2EPThis job expired on 21 April 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
21 April 2020 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 April 2020
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Economics
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Competitive Salary subject to experience
Additional allowances
• Join a supportive team that has a good track record for student outcomes
• Access to continuous staff development. All staff receive coaching as part of our Incremental Coaching Programme and we strongly support NPQML & NPQSL
• Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (Wellbeing)
Teacher of Business and Economics job summary
Do you share our values of Respect, Equality for All, Support and Safety, Aspiration and Responsibility? Are you a motivated and enthusiastic teacher. If so, this could be the perfect job for you.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to join a popular and well-resourced department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced classroom teacher to make a significant contribution to the school.
Business Studies is a popular choice at Copthall and the department achieves good GCSE and a Level results. The uptake for Business Studies is good at Key Stage 4 and can include the teaching of Business Studies GCSE, BTEC Business Level 3 and A-Level Economics, depending on the needs of individual cohorts.
For the third year running, Copthall celebrated another very successful year in our examination results. Our P8 score +0.89 places us in the top 1% in the country for progress. 90% of English grades were 9-4 with increases in outcomes for both Maths and Science. One of our students was the highest achieving history student in the whole country and gained a suite of grade 8s & 9s. Our A-level results were equally impressive with our A*-C grades increasing from 61% in 2018 to 74%. In addition to this, students who sat vocational subjects did equally well with the average grade a Merit+.
Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries. Our thriving Sixth Form, which is in the top 12% of schools for A-Level results, offers both A-Level and Vocational pathways and we boast an excellent success rate in University applications.
Copthall has seen rapid improvements in standards across the school. Following our Ofsted inspection in May 2018, we were awarded ‘Good’ status: “By implementing systems to raise staffs and pupils’ aspirations, leaders have established a culture of high expectations. As a result the school has secured marked improvements to learning and pupils’ progress”. The full report can be accessed using the following link: www.copthallschool.org.uk/226/ofsted
Results have been consistently well above National average for the past 3 years, with results in 2019 of 9-7 of 20%, 9-5 of 75% and for 9-4 of 90%.”
This post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high quality, well-resourced and supportive environment.
Candidates will:
• be an outstanding teacher or have the potential and desire to become outstanding
• be experienced in raising or have the desire to raise attainment
• have proven experience of working or the desire to work successfully with students of all abilities
• be committed to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses with the belief that every child can succeed
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
• Join a supportive team that has a good track record for student outcomes
• Access to continuous staff development. All staff receive coaching as part of our Incremental Coaching Programme and we strongly support NPQML & NPQSL
• Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (Wellbeing)
Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.
Application forms must be completed and are available from the School website: http://www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/join-us or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.
Closing date: Tuesday 21st April 2020 (12 noon) – Applications will be assessed as they are received and interviews may occur via Skype, at any stage during the recruitment process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
About Copthall School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 962 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Copthall School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk
We are an exceptionally diverse, comprehensive, inclusive school rooted in the local community which over the past five years has seen superb outcomes for our young people. We believe that all students can achieve highly regardless of their starting points. Our commitment to this belief underpins all aspects of our work with students, staff and families.
Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries.
Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/238/news-events. Our commitment to staff development and staff welfare is exceptionally strong and is evident in the calm and purposeful atmosphere you will find at our school. We are looking for staff who are committed to developing confident and capable learners and who are prepared to work hard for every single student.
At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students.
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