Teacher of Business Studies and Economics

Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7EF

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  9 June 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Business studies, Economics
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Term Time as per STPCD
• Contract type: Fixed term - One Year in the first instance
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors seek to appoint an energetic, imaginative and forward-looking teacher who is an outstanding practitioner to join the highly effective Business Studies Department. The ability to teach Business Studies to Key Stage 4 is essential, as are commitment to professional development and excellent communication skills. The ability to teach Economics at A Level is highly desirable. We are happy to receive applications from newly qualified and experienced teachers.

The successful candidate will have:

• excellent teaching and organisation skills
• drive, high expectations and a commitment to excellence for all
• total commitment to safeguarding children
• experience of implementing evidence based approaches in the classroom
• the ability to support and challenge students across the age and ability range
• an absolute commitment to student progress and their learning above all else

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the North East’s highest achieving schools; our motto ‘Excellence for All’ is at the heart of our work. We have a strong focus on learning and teaching; offering many opportunities for advancement through CPD and Professional Growth Processes.

Based in a stunning coastal location, we have a happy and healthy school community where staff turnover is low and the contribution of everyone is valued. Our ethos as an Anglican academy is entirely inclusive and no faith based pupil admission criteria are applied. Our motto of ‘Excellence for all’ is a living reality of day to day life at Whitburn

Commitment to safeguarding

Whitburn Church of England Academy is an equal opportunities employer and the Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be subject to a range of other pre-recruitment checks. Please note that, without exception, written references will be taken up and made available to the panel BEFORE the final selection stage

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.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org

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Person Specification for Teacher of Business and Economics.pdf - 131 KB (opens in new tab)

About Whitburn Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1240 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Whitburn Church of England Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org
• Phone number: 01915293712
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitburn-church-of-england-academy (opens in new tab)

We are one of the most successful schools in the North East, serving the coastal communities between South Shields and Sunderland. We have a growing Sixth Form, where progress in in the top 6% nationally. Situated in a stunning coastal location we have a strong focus on learning and teaching and offer excellent CPD and mentoring for ECTs.

Arranging a visit to Whitburn Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org.

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