Teacher of Business Studies

A highly successful and over-subscribed mixed 11-18 academy near Lincoln are seeking to appoint a motivated, exceptional Teacher of Business Studies to start in September 2024. The role is full-time, permanent appointment.

The school has been identified by Ofsted in March 2019 as an 'Outstanding' school in all areas of its practice; by the DfE as a Lead Behaviour School and by the SSAT as a High Attaining School. Their latest Progress 8 Score (in 2019) was + 0.39; whilst at A Level, 69% of students achieved A*-B grades.

The Department is expanding due to the popularity of Business and Economics at both GCSE & A Level. Furthermore, at Key Stage 5 they have had great success in delivering the OCR Level 3 Cambridge courses. The successful candidate will be supported in a strong and well-resourced department. All rooms have interactive whiteboards, excellent resources (including access to an IT suite) and the services of an administrative assistant.

The school are looking for a Teacher of Business Studies who:

• Has excellent subject knowledge and strong teaching skills
• Is able to build positive relationships with all learners and is committed to raising attainment of all students
• Will work collaboratively within the Business and either ICT/Computer Science or Maths teams to contribute to the success of the department(s)
• Is willing to commit to extracurricular activities that add value to the school and local community
• Is able to respond positively and creatively to the changing expectations of the subject

In return, they can offer:

• Excellent support and fantastic opportunities for continued professional development
• High priority given to staff and student wellbeing
• A dedicated and hardworking team who place students at the heart of everything
• Supportive families who value education and great students who want to learn
• A well-resourced curriculum area
• A broad, exciting and personalised curriculum with a focus on collaborative planning
• Building back up to a full programme of trips and visits, giving you the chance to share in making positive memories with students
• Consistently excellent student attainment and progress

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.