Teacher of Economics
Avanti House School, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 2EQThis job expired on 26 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
26 October 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 October 2021
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Economics
Working pattern
- Part time: 60% FTE (some flexibility on FTE may be possible)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS1 – UPS3, £29,915 – £45,766 per annum pro rata
Teacher of Economics job summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
For January 2022, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Economics to join our high performing and outstanding department at Avanti Secondary School. The successful applicant should be able to deliver all levels of Economics at GCSE and A Level. This position is suited for an NQT or a teacher with experience looking to develop their career.
Avanti Secondary School is one of the top performing schools in the country based on GCSE outcomes and has seen an exponential rise in students taking the economics option at both KS4 and KS5. Students enjoy the outstanding teaching within the department, and are closely supported in achieving their academic goals. Our students are amongst the keenest of learners, who greatly motivate our teachers.
The role encompasses the teaching of economics at GCSE and A level, to support the head of department with development of the curriculum to aid our learners, to actively contribute to the promotion and support of the subject within the school e.g. enterprise days, trips, assemblies etc.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
• Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn
• Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils
• Be responsible for improving your teaching through participating fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or as developed as an outcome of your Performance Management
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures
For a more comprehensive list of the job responsibilities, please download the Job Description.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
• An outstanding practitioner within the classroom.
• Someone who can inspire students though their teaching, and develop the potential of students to achieve their expectations.
• Has strong subject knowledge and communicates well.
• Who has good attention to detail and an innovative approach to delivering the curriculum
• Someone who is supportive of their colleagues
We are looking for an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas lead by example and act as a strong role model to students. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team who strive to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations.
Please see the Job Description for more information on the essential criteria and skills required for the role.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
You will be working in a fantastic environment. Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.
• TPS pension scheme
• Development opportunities
FURTHER INFORMATION
• Pre-employment checks
Avanti Services Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
• Diversity and Inclusion
We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.
Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.
Commitment to safeguarding
Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
About Avanti House School
- School type
- Free School, Hindu, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1231 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Avanti House School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- careers@avanti.org.uk
Avanti House is part of the growing family of Avanti schools. Avanti schools are Hindu-designated faith schools. However, staff and students at Avanti House School do not originate from any specific faith background; applications are welcome from practitioners of any faith and from those of none. They will, however, be expected to be in full sympathy with the unique ethos and vision of the School.
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