Director of Business Studies
Thomas Telford School
Telford
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £50,000 plus PRP
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for Easter or September 2019
- Apply by:
- 27 December 2018
Job overview
As part of an innovative change to the strategic direction of our Business Department, we are looking for a dynamic leader to direct the development of our new Business Academy curriculum offer. This new role will be part of our Senior Management Team and will report directly to the Headmaster.
You should be an outstanding practitioner who can mentor and nurture staff with successful experience in leadership and management.
Business is an important part of the curriculum at Thomas Telford School and many students study GCSE Business at Key Stage 4 following the AQA Specification and OCR Cambridge National in Enterprise and Marketing. Business is also a popular option at Post 16, with a third of the large Sixth Form following either A Level Business (AQA) or the BTEC National Extended Certificate (4 Units). This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in Business as a key part of the curriculum for all students.
We intend to expand Business related courses and are about to embark on a building programme to house a Business Academy which will open in 2019. There will be opportunity to expand the range of Business courses on offer with the prospect of introducing A Level Economics, AAT or related qualifications.
Additionally, the department plays a key role in the Careers & Activities Week in July by running a range of Enterprise activities and Business games to develop students’ employability skills. Industry links are well established and the curriculum is constantly enhanced with meaningful, vocational examples including speakers and visits. Enterprise underpins the Business curriculum and all staff have an input into its continued development.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated specialist to lead a talented and successful team of professionals and to be involved in the expansion of the range of courses offered by the Department. If you are proactive, positive, enthusiastic and believe you have the skills and experience to lead a strong team of teachers, we would welcome your application. A relevant degree with a PGCE is a key requirement for this post.
Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed. Please contact Miss S Baxter, Headmasters Professional Assistant, at hr@ttsonline.net.
Closing date: Apply Immediately
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About Thomas Telford School
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Thomas Telford School is a mixed, non-denominational, mainstream school with sixth form, situated in Telford, Shropshire. The school admits students aged 11-18 and has a reputation for outstanding GCSE results. In 2014, 100% of Year 11 students gained five or more A*-C GCSE passes.
Thomas Telford School was formed as a City Technology College in 1991 specialising in mathematics, technology and science. It is sponsored by The Mercers’ Company and Tarmac Holdings Limited. It is also a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. It is now widely regarded as one of the most successful state secondary schools in England.
Headteacher
Sir Kevin Satchwell
Values and vision
Thomas Telford School is passionate about raising standards and its approach to learning reflects this. The curriculum includes Music, Drama and Dance activities to ensure a broad education. With more time in the school day, students get the chance to spend extra time on important subject areas.
The school forms partnerships with local businesses and students have access to more than 600 industry contacts. Sixth-form students get the opportunity to work for up to two weeks a year with employers.
Ofsted report
“Thomas Telford School continues to strive and achieve excellence in all it does. The determined drive of the headteacher for the best for every student underpins the school's success. All the staff share this vision. In this school, it is 'cool to work'. There is meticulous attention to every detail. As the headteacher explained, 'It is the little things which add up and together become more than the whole.' The school believes every student can achieve highly, consequently every student, including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, makes outstanding progress. Standards achieved are the highest in England.”
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