Head of Business and Economics
The Boswells School
Chelmsford
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay Scale/ Upper Pay Scale TLR2b
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 5 February 2018
Job overview
Head of Business & Economics
TLR 2b
Required for start in September 2018
The Boswells School is looking to appoint a Head of Business & Economics. The role involves working with our Head of Faculty for Business, Computing and Technology and second in Faculty to ensure an excellent curriculum provision. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high quality Business & Economic lessons in KS4 & KS5 and to develop an already strong Business team. You will need to be flexible and teach across the Faculty. You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. The Boswells School is keen to embrace an approach that is centered on teaching and learning and the academic attainment for our students. Business is an important element of our curriculum for all students and the role will allow you to lead the Business & Economics Department.
The Boswells School is an 11-18, very successful, popular and oversubscribed school in the Springfield area of Chelmsford, Essex. In 2017, 82% of all students achieved a Grade 4+ in English and 75% of students achieved a Grade 4+ in Mathematics. Both of these measures are significantly above the national averages for these subject areas, as was the percentage of students achieving a ‘strong pass’ (Grade 5+). Just under 30% of all GCSE grades awarded were at A*/A and 79% at A*-C grade. At A, Level 55% of all grades awarded were at A*-B, 84% of all grades were at A*-C and 99% of all grades awarded were pass grades
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Application forms are available from Mrs G Travers, PA to Head of School, on gts@boswells-school.com or 01245 264451.
Closing date for applications is Midday on Monday 5th February 2018. Interviews will take place week beginning 5th February 2018.
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About The Boswells School
The Boswells School is an extremely popular, academically successful, over subscribed 11-18 school in the Springfield area of Chelmsford, that has an excellent reputation within our community.
We pride ourselves on ensuring that all of our students receive an outstanding education that inspires them to thrive and achieve excellence. We provide an environment that is inclusive and diverse to help students develop their character as well as acquire the knowledge and skills to flourish as global citizens.
Our last Ofsted inspection in February 2023 commented, “In lessons, pupils concentrate and work hard. They behave well and want to learn. Pupils have respect for their teachers and know how well they are taught. They appreciate the support they receive for their well-being. High expectations are set for pupils. They thrive on meeting these in the way they behave and their commitment to their learning".
Working at Boswells School
The school has a staff wellbeing committee who meet half termly to ensure the views of the whole staff body are shared. The school is also signed up for the 'Education Staff Wellbeing Charter'
Continuous Professional Development
We are passionate about the development of our staff and have a robust schedule of professional development opportunities. We aim to cater for the needs of all staff members, from our Early Career Teachers to those that are preparing for leadership. Our CPD activities are delivered in a range of formats with both compulsory and optional elements to suit the needs of the staff member.
We are flexible with the delivery of professional development to cater for part time staff so that every member of staff has the opportunity to attend all CPD sessions that they wish to.
All employees at The Boswells School have access to an employee assistance programme:
- Employee Assistance Programme: Provides a wide range of services;
- Feel supported 24/7, 365 days a year with confidential employee assistance programme (EAP) whether you're expecting a baby, going through a divorce, or feeling overwhelmed at work;
- When the world around you gets stressful, Lifeworks can help you manage your reactions with wellbeing articles, podcasts, tools and resources;
- Gym membership at Nuffield’s with 30 % discount.
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