Teacher of Economics
Harris Westminster Sixth Form, London, SW1H 9LHThis job expired on 11 April 2024
Start date details
September
Closing date
11 April 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 March 2024
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Economics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £38,745-£58,969
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS (Inner London) + £2,000 Harris Allowance
Additional allowances
Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an Economics Teacher to join us at Harris Westminster Sixth Form. This post is an excellent opportunity if you wish to develop your teaching and learning skills, and those of others, teach beyond the curriculum, make a difference to the lives of young people across London, and to embrace CPD that will help you prepare for your next steps.
We want the best people to join our community and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive student and staff body. If you are passionate about making a difference and feel you have the right experience and expertise, I encourage you to apply to join us. We look forward to receiving an application from you. We hope that you find the enclosed information helpful and are excited by the opportunities that HWSF would provide.
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- A good degree or equivalent in a relevant Economics subject.
- QTS (or equivalent) or desire to join the Initial Teachers Education programme
- Successful experience teaching A Level Economics at Sixth Form level (can be teaching practice)
- Understanding of theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
- Understanding of how the most-able students learn
- Understanding of the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement
- Understanding of inclusive provision and practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all students, including special educational needs and English as an additional language
- Knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
- Understanding the importance of being a Tutor
What the school offers its staff
Harris Westminster combines the energy of brilliant young people from across London's diverse neighbourhoods, the strength of Westminster School in teaching academically able students, and the Harris Federation's experience and expertise in running outstanding maintained sector schools. It is over-subscribed, academically selective, has 35% of students from a disadvantaged background, and has incredible diversity in its student cohort with no ethnic group exceeding 20%. 65% of HWSF students go on to study at Russell Group universities and we have one of the largest Oxbridge cohorts of any school (state or private). 38 students from the 2022 cohort gained places. We are looking for an outstanding individual to join and support this exciting, scholarly, and vibrant community.
We also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.
For an informal chat about the role, you are invited to phone the school and speak with Claire Scott, Head of School.
Further details about the role
You will implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, differentiated and inspiring curriculum for students and support the subject area as appropriate. You will monitor and support the overall progress and development of students and provide a motivating and structured learning experience, which will provide students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
As a teacher and Form Tutor you will contribute significantly to raising standards of student attainment and support the process of application to university. You will contribute significantly to the Cultural Perspectives programme and to the wider life of the school, including extra-curricular and enrichment activities.
You will report to the Head of Humanities and liaise with other teachers within the Faculty (History, Politics, Economics, Geography), Tutors, the Head of House, relevant teaching and non-teaching staff, including those with particular curriculum and pastoral responsibilities, parents and Governors and other stakeholders.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
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About Harris Westminster Sixth Form
- School type
- Free School, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Sixth form and collegejobs
- School size
- 589 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Harris Westminster Sixth Form website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquiries@harriswestminstersixthform.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0203 772 4555
A 2016 Ofsted inspection found Harris Westminster Sixth Form to be Outstanding in all areas, confirming our status as London’s leading state sixth form for able students. Harris Westminster combines the strengths of Westminster School in teaching academically able students with the Harris Federation’s experience in establishing and running outstanding maintained sector schools. We take full advantage of our location just off Parliament Square to provide students with a vibrant and stimulating academic environment including weekly guest lectures in school. We are highly over-subscribed, academically selective and have a varied student cohort including 40% Pupil Premium. 17 students from our 2016/17 cohort went on to study at Oxbridge. We are looking for outstanding individuals to join this exciting and scholarly community.
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