Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is advertising for a Business Studies teacher to join its vocational sixth form. The post covers teaching business across the curriculum, lesson planning and assessment, and form tutoring for a group of students. The academy, part of the Harris Federation, serves students who may not suit traditional post-16 routes, with small classes, vocational options and GCSE resits. Applicants need QTS or equivalent, visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January.
What the job involves
- Deliver a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated business curriculum for students
- Plan lessons, develop resources and syllabuses, and contribute to the departmental plan
- Contribute to curriculum planning and to quality assurance of the subject area
- Teach, ensuring a high-quality learning experience
- Monitor and support each student's progress and development
- Act as form tutor to a selected group of students
- Maintain accurate records and track student progress
- Communicate with students, parents and other stakeholders
- Contribute to raising standards of student attainment
- Take part in continuing professional development and the Performance Management Review
- Support the academy's provision of personal and academic growth opportunities
Qualifications
- QTS or equivalent
- Relevant undergraduate degree
Experience
- Successful secondary-level teaching experience, teaching practice accepted
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
- Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4
- Writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
- Good ICT skills
- Motivating students and raising their aspirations through a range of strategies
- Good written and spoken communication
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Working as part of a team and building positive relationships with all staff
- Creating a motivating and safe learning environment
- Communicating with parents, carers and external agencies where necessary
- Understanding of high expectations, equality of access and the role of tutor
- Leading and managing own work, with excellent time management
Nice to have
- Experience in multi-ethnic urban schools
- Experience of working in an 11-18 school
- Innovative use of interactive whiteboards
What’s offered
- Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London or £1,500 for Outer London)
- Annual Loyalty Bonus
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional development via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership
- Career development and progression opportunities
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Contact Details:
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