Teacher of Business Studies Campion School, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Job description
Teacher of Business Studies
Campion School - Northampton
Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2020
Interview date – Week beginning 9th March 2020
Start date: April 2020
Contract type: part - time and temporary to August 2020 in the first instance (0.6 FTE)
Salary: MPS/UPS
Campion school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Part-time Business Studies teacher (0.6 FTE) who is able to both GCSE and A level and will contribute to shaping an outstanding future for our students. Our Business Studies team is very collaborative and Business is well established with results significantly above national average at both key stage 4 and 5. Campion is set in a beautiful rural village location with highly able and willing students in attendance. Under new leadership Campion is a school on an exciting journey of improvement. You will receive high quality support and CPD from expert colleagues who will coach and guide you through your professional development. This is an ideal opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive environment. If you are enthusiastic and highly motivated, relish a challenge and believe that you could contribute to our school, we would like to hear from you.
The successful candidate will:
• be committed to working in pursuit of success for students and of raising standards
• be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality lessons to students
• be sympathetic to the aims, ethos and values of the school
The Business department offers:
• The opportunity to be a creative practitioner of Business teaching
• A supportive and expanding department
• A Business curriculum across the Key Stages, which includes Business and Economics at A Level, Business as an Early Option for Year 9 students and Level 2 and 3 BTEC courses in the 6th Form. All courses attract large numbers of students
• A record of driving forward innovation in learning and teaching within the school and a strong commitment to access and challenge for all
• An inspirational Head of Department
Why work at Campion School?
• a strong ethos with clear vision and values with an emphasis on care and respect
• students with a wide range of abilities and from a diverse range of backgrounds
• an encouraging and friendly staff
• a school community that is committed to serving each other and to developing students into caring, active and well-rounded citizens
• supportive line managers who want to see you thrive and succeed
• a rolling CPD programme with many opportunities to support your professional development
• talent is nurtured with excellent opportunities for career progression in both pastoral and academic roles
• 11-18 provision with the opportunity to work in a caring tutor team.
If this is you, come and join us at Campion!
Our staff benefit from a well-being scheme, on-site gym facilities, free tea and coffee and on-site parking.
All details, including the Job Advert, Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be found on our school website; www.campion.northants.sch.uk.
We hope that our website provides you with plenty of information about us. Should you require any additional information, or would like an informal discussion/visit, please contact us on 01604 833900 or email Dawn Hilder at d.hilder@campion.northants.sch.uk. Potential applicants are most welcome to visit the school and meet the Headteacher prior to making an application.
To apply, please email your completed application along with a covering letter to d.hilder@campion.northants.sch.uk..
Please note that we do not accept CVs - applicants must submit an application form.
The School reserves the right to appoint an outstanding applicant prior to this deadline.
Campion School and Language College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to complete a DBS check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Essential educational requirements
• Graduate
• Higher degree
Essential qualifications
• Qualified Teacher Status
• A sound academic background in relevant subject
Essential skills and experience
• Familiar with recent developments in the teaching and learning of the subject including strategies for raising achievement
• Experienced in using a range of teaching and learning styles
• Able to use assessment data to improve achievement
• Equal opportunities
• Able to use ICT across the curriculum and for administrative purposes
• Understand how the National Curriculum applies to all students
• Accepting of how the School Specialisms can be incorporated into the subject
Employee benefits
• a strong ethos with clear vision and values with an emphasis on care and respect
• students with a wide range of abilities and from a diverse range of backgrounds
• an encouraging and friendly staff
• a school community that is committed to serving each other and to developing students into caring, active and well-rounded citizens
• supportive line managers who want to see you thrive and succeed
• a rolling CPD programme with many opportunities to support your professional development
• talent is nurtured with excellent opportunities for career progression in both pastoral and academic roles
• 11-18 provision with the opportunity to work in a caring tutor team.
About Campion School
- Address
- Bugbrooke, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3QG
- Phase
- Secondary
- Type
- Academy
- Website
- Campion School website (opens in a new window)