Teacher of Economics and Business

We are looking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and ambitious teacher for our Economics and Business Faculty. Our results at GCSE and A level are consistently exceptional. In Economics, 88% of students achieved grade 9-5 at GCSE and 85% achieved A-B at A level. In Business, 79% achieved grades 9-5 at GCSE and 67% of students achieved grade A-B at A level. We also secure excellent outcomes in the KS5 BTEC Business course. Economics and Business are subjects which attract very large student numbers at Key Stage 4 and 5 and it is one of the most popular subjects for students to pursue at university, with a notable number attaining entry to world class universities each year. The faculty comprises six teachers, all of whom are subject specialists. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing school and gain significant experience to further enhance their career. If this is something you are looking for in your career, please don’t hesitate and we would love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities:

• Have a track record of outstanding teaching and learning
• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Be inspiring, dynamic and passionate
• Promote Sandringham's ethos and values

Sandringham School is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET). The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of ten schools in Hertfordshire; three primary, one nursery and infants', one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and ATLAS Multi Academy Trust. As a member of the AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organisation. Sandringham School also leads the Alban Teaching School Hub. Ambition Education Trust (AET) provides an enhanced induction programme for all of their Early Career Teachers (ECTs) during July which attracts an attendance payment in July and August.

Application deadline: 9am on Tuesday 3rd February. Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate. Ambition Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to a post at AET is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as other pre-appointment checks including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are committed to the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership and caring status. We expect all our staff to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations.