Teacher of Economics & Business
Whickham School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5ARThis job expired on 26 September 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
26 September 2022 at 9am
Date listed
14 September 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4
Subjects
- Business studies, Economics
Working pattern
- Part time: While the role is advertised at 0.7 FTE, there may be some flexibility on the exact hours depending on the range of qualifications you are able to teach.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000 - £42,852 possible additional pay award pending
Teacher of Economics & Business job summary
Do you want to work in a successful school, as part of a progressive and energetic IT, Business and Technology Faculty? Are you unapologetically passionate about teaching your specialist subject?
We seek to appoint an Economics & Business teacher to teach students A-Level Economics and GCSE and vocational business across Years 10-13.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled team who are committed to ensuring our students both enjoy and succeed in their studies.
While the role is advertised at 0.7 FTE, there may be some flexibility on the exact hours depending on the range of qualifications you are able to teach.
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the attached job description and person specification. A summary of key information is detailed below. We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about Economics and supporting students in developing their knowledge and skills.
- Is committed to personal development and open to sharing ideas and continuing to develop their own practice.
- Understands the importance of strong behaviour management and that developing positive relationships with children is fundamental to their role.
- Understands and values the use of restorative practices.
- Is determined to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
- Is supportive of our inclusive and diverse nature as a school where differences are celebrated.
Our aim is to ensure every young person is the best they can be and whilst we have already achieved much in achieving our goal, we recognise that there is so much more we can do. We are proud of our good reputation within the region and positive feedback we receive from students, parents, staff and external organisations such as Ofsted.
Applications should be uploaded to the TES by 9am on 26th September. Visits to the school are welcome and you should contact Simon Alexander (salexander@whickhamschool.org)to arrange this.
Whickham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. We have a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the school.We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.
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.
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About Whickham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1676 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Whickham School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- salexander@whickhamschool.org
- Phone number
- 0191 4960026
Whickham School is a large and successful school in Gateshead with over 1700 students including approximately 350 in our high performing sixth form.
Demand for student places is strong and the school is regularly oversubscribed. Students are organised into year groups whilst eight faculties deliver the school curriculum. The Sixth Form, which has its own dedicated facility, is an increasingly popular choice of students from all over the local area.
In January 2020 many faculties moved into a brand new, state of the art, STEAMS themed building. The stunning four storey building houses Science, Technology (plus Business and IT), Engineering, Art, Maths and Sport.
The Leadership Team meet weekly and share responsibility for policy generation, decision making, planning and the general wellbeing of the school. The relevant governing body committee is involved in strategic planning and policies from the onset. Faculty and Year groups meet every two weeks to discuss strategic issues
Arranging a visit to Whickham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email salexander@whickhamschool.org.
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