Leader of Economics and Business

We are looking to appoint an excellent Secondary teacher and creative leader to work with staff and drive academic standards to inspire our pupils and be fundamental in shaping our all-through school. You will lead the strategic direction and development of an inspiring, cohesive curriculum which will excite and prepare pupils for the next phase in their learning journey. Our pupils are happy, confident young people; we are an experienced, caring and inclusive team, it’s our responsibility to see they excel.

Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is a diverse and vibrant community; we benefit from this rich variety of cultures and traditions within the community we serve. We are a unique all-through school (Nursery to Year 13), looking to appoint an exceptional Leader of Economics with the ability to teach Business, who shares our values and determination to deliver an excellent, inclusive education to our young people.

We are looking for an excellent Leader of Economics & Business with:

• the ability to lead the strategic direction and development of an inspiring, cohesive Economics & Business curriculum;
• very high expectations of what can be achieved;
• a proven track record in raising pupil attainment;
• an understanding of how children learn and the complexities of this process;
• the skills to work successfully as a team member establishing effective working relationships and flexible working practices;
• experience of following direction and working in collaboration with colleagues, parents, pupils and the school community;
• strong interpersonal skills;
• a creative and innovative approach to school improvement;
• the ability to lead on the educational progress, achievement and enrichment experience (including trips, rewards and clubs) of all pupils across the school;
• the ability to be kind, positive and committed to the school’s inclusive ethos;
• the ability to be flexible, calm, work under pressure and manage change effectively.

Our strong and experienced leadership team are committed to providing an exceptional and enriching education for all our young people.

Why should you come and work for us?

• We have fantastic children and families;
• We have amazing new buildings with two fantastic libraries, dedicated ICT suites, specialist food rooms, science labs, music studio & provisions, ICT rich learning spaces and a huge outside space including a large playing field, 2 MUGA’s, edible garden and Trim Trail;
• Half-price wrap around care if your child/ren attend Play Professional’s after school club provision;
• Our exciting, enriched, curriculum is pupil-centred aimed at capturing every child’s full learning potential;
• We are committed to staff well-being and have a well-being committee who arrange book clubs, get-togethers, well-being INSETs, exercise classes and well-being activities;
• A commitment to personalised professional development and opportunities for career growth;
• We have a cohesive, friendly, highly-skilled and passionate staff body, who are completely committed to Woodmansterne’s values and ethos;
• Access to Cyclescheme;
• Free refreshments in our wonderful spacious staffrooms and work areas;
• Delicious food cooked by our Chefs in Schools team at affordable prices;
• The uniqueness of our all-through provision means exciting opportunities for cross-phase collaboration between primary and secondary;
• We have strong partnerships with families, the local community, other Lambeth schools and Teaching Alliances.

Please note we do NOT accept CVs as applications.