Deadline is today

  • Start date details

    April 2025

  • Closing date

    2 December 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    19 November 2024

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

Business studies, Economics

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - Until August 2025

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £31,650 and £49,084

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Requirements:

    • A degree in Business/Economics or a minimum of two years of teaching experience in the subject.

    • Passion for Business and Economics education and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    • Experience in teaching KS4 and KS5.

What the school offers its staff

The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Business and Economics to join our dedicated team.

About Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust:

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust comprises of two schools within its umbrella, offering a rich and diverse learning environment. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and development, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing space for both students and staff.

In September 2023 Kenilworth School relocated to a brand new, bespoke campus. Ofsted (November 2023) rated Kenilworth School as Outstanding in all 5 areas, maintaining our Outstanding status from the Ofsted inspection of 2013.

The Westwood Academy is nestled in a leafy suburb on the outskirts of Coventry within walking distance of the University of Warwick campus, where our strong partnership with the University and other local employers fosters innovation and opportunity. Committed to our path to reclaiming our ’Good’ status we offer a nurturing and vibrant environment where talent is recognised.

Classrooms are fully equipped with large interactive TV screens and all the latest technologies at both the schools across the Trust.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Trust that values innovation and collaboration. If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of Business and Economics teaching and thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Location:

Based at Westwood Academy.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be teaching at The Westwood Academy with a particular focus on delivering Business and Economics education.

The role will have a particular focus on collaboration to develop and implement effective strategies for enhancing Business and Economics education across all levels.

Benefits:

  • Excellent CPD opportunities

  • A supportive team of colleagues across the school

  • A positive, community, environment with an innovative learning culture

  • A dedicated and forward-looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students.

  • Shared on-line resources to support the development of student learning.

  • a wide enrichment programme in which you can participate.

  • employee well-being benefits via our Employee Assist healthcare programme (Benenden) physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and mental health support, retail and gym discounts, free flu vaccination, a laptop and free on-site parking.


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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@twa.kmat.org.uk

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About The Westwood Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
915 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
02476467779

The Westwood Academy is a school in the Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust

Arranging a visit to The Westwood Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@twa.kmat.org.uk.

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