Temporary Teacher Of Business

Temporary Teacher Of Business (and potentially Economics) - Heckmondwike Grammar School

Organisation Schools Directorate Secondary Schools Service Area Heckmondwike Grammar School Hours 0.2 FTE from September 2024 until 18th July 2025 Number of Jobs 1 Location(s) Heckmondwike Position type Temporary Length of contract Fixed Term until 18th July 2025 Grade Commensurate with skills and experience Salary Commensurate with skills and experience  Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Heckmondwike Grammar School

Are you an innovative, enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Business and Economics?

This post provides a unique opportunity to work within a high-performing and growing 11 to 18 grammar school with a large sixth-form and exceptional students.

We are delighted to have been named “Secondary School Of The Year”, “Soaring 57 places in the UK rankings to 77” out of approx 6000 secondary schools (state and independent) in the latest Sunday Times Parent Power Guide.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Business (and Economics for a suitably qualified candidate). The successful candidate will teach Business to GCSE and potentially/ideally Business and/or Economics to A-level.

The Business and Economics department has four experienced specialist teachers. The teachers are passionate about Business and Economics and believe that learning should be engaging and fun. Our lessons are challenging and varied, with high standards of teaching and learning, and we support each other, sharing ideas and resources. The department has four well-equipped modern classrooms and a modern staff office. We make good use of practical work and the school’s excellent ICT resources to support imaginative and innovative teaching.

In Business over 130 Year 11 students currently follow the Edexcel GCSE specification. Achievement is very high; in the recent 2023 A level examinations 76% of 41 students have achieved A*- C. In Year 13 there are currently 21 students studying Business A level and 30 studying Economics. Almost all A-Level Business and Economics students continue to University, many studying business related degrees.

The Business and Economics department is a hugely successful and popular department within the school which enjoys high take up at GCSE and A level. Results in public examinations are good and improving and the drive and dedication of all members of the business and economics team is evident. Students can choose Business as an option at GCSE and both Business and Economics at A level. Take up at both GCSE and A level is impressive, with the figures above demonstrating the good number of students opting to study in one (or often both) of these subjects. In addition to the academic curriculum our students benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including visits to London and New York.

Typical achievement is excellent. Last year’s results of 81% 9-7 or 64% 9-8 (GCSE Business), 56% A* - B (A Level Business 58% A*-B (A Level Economics). The department is always looking at ways of developing its curriculum and widening the experience for students so expert subject knowledge and a passion to lead extra-curricular activities in Business and Economics are highly desirable. We take great pride in providing our students with a first class education and believe that commitment, attitude, ideas, potential and enthusiasm are very important qualities.

Consideration will be given to both experienced teachers and ECT’s who wish to develop their teaching expertise in an outstanding school.

For the Business and Economics department at Heckmondwike, commitment, a positive attitude, ideas, potential and enthusiasm are important qualities.

You will need to:

believe in our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence and follow our school ethos embedded in our motto of ‘Nil Sine Labore’ - Nothing Without Work be a reflective practitioner wanting to develop and hone your craft to the highest level be an inspirational teacher who builds excellent relationships and motivates students

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities are set out in a detailed job description.

In addition to this, teachers at HGS are expected to be effective, reflective professionals who challenge and support all pupils to do their best. Teachers at HGS should inspire confidence, build team commitment, engage, and motivate their pupils. They should think analytically about their work and take positive action to improve the quality of pupils’ learning.

They will encourage high standards of academic and personal achievement and be a good role model for the students in the school. They will make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school and their department.

I n return we can offer:

eager and committed students who are keen to learn and progress a creative and supportive team, who are driven to support and challenge our students well-equipped specialist classrooms a learning-centred school where the best possible practice is the priority a comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities to develop as a teacher and as a leader a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded professionals

What Will You Bring To The Role?

Suitably qualified – degree in relevant discipline plus teaching qualification Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum related issues 11-19 Skilled classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students in KS4 to KS5. ICT skills and an understanding of the potential for use of ICT for teaching and learning Ability to contribute to the wider school life Able and confident to contribute to development of schemes of work and teaching and learning materials Energy and enthusiasm. Suitability to work with children

Why Should You Apply?

Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique school, with students who are eager to learn, keen to know more and want to enjoy their educational experiences. It is exceptional in many ways: a very diverse school community that produces results of the highest quality. We work effectively with our young people, really care about them and their futures and have an ultimate success measure of enabling them to proceed to where they want to go. Excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, membership of the teacher pension scheme and other well-being benefits.

Protection of children:

Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Safeguarding Statement:

Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.

Closing date

16 May 2024, 9:00 AM

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