Head of Business and Economics
Queensmead School
Hillingdon
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR (Outer London) plus TLR 1a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2019
Job overview
HEAD OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
MPR (Outer London) plus TLR 1a
Required for April or September 2019
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher who is looking for a Head of Department role.
Queensmead is an ‘outstanding’, oversubscribed 11-18 mixed academy school where students achieve highly and display ‘exemplary behaviour’ (Ofsted).
Our Business Studies Department is comprised of experienced, enthusiastic and engaging teachers. Queensmead School has achieved 72% 9-4 in English and Maths and is looking to build on this success.
The Department offers Business Studies and Economics at Key Stages 4 and 5.
The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching BTEC and a specialism in either Business or Economics.
You will be joining a friendly, professional and collegiate organisation that is wholly committed to securing the best academic and personal development outcomes for young people.
Benefits:-
- A comprehensive induction programme will be provided
- Ongoing extensive CPD programme
- Free iPad or Chromebook
- Free membership of the Fitness Zone at Queensmead Sports Centre
- Free access to Goals Soccer Centre
- Free Health Care Plan (Includes dental, optical, physio, etc., cover)
- Ride to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend / Colleague Scheme
Please apply using the Queensmead School application form. All application forms must be completed with a covering letter addressed to Miss R Johnston, Head Teacher, and sent to:- Email: recruitment@qmschool.org.uk
Closing date: Thursday 31st January 2019 (9am)
Queensmead School, Queens Walk, South Ruislip Middlesex, HA4 0LS Tel: 020 8845 6266 www.queensmeadschool.org.uk
Queensmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.
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About Queensmead School
Queensmead School is based in South Ruislip, Middlesex, and is a ‘Good’, oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school where students achieve very highly and display ‘excellent behaviour’ (Ofsted). It currently has around 1,450 students.
Head Teacher
Rhona Johnston
Values and Vision
Queensmead School strives to maintain a learning environment where students can reach their maximum potential, wherever their skills may lie. Technology is a key part of the education environment, with devices such as visualisers, iPads and Chromebooks a regular classroom feature. There is also a strong emphasis on attendance and punctuality, with these qualities seen as essential to the learning process and academic endeavour.
Queensmead offers students the chance to participate in activities such as music tuition and sports, with facilities including basketball courts, a fitness zone and access to five-a-side football pitches. International experiences offered to secondary students include language development in France, Germany and Spain, trekking excursions in Morocco, and skiing in Italy and Austria.
Ofsted Report
“There is a strong culture of respect and tolerance at the school. Pupils are calm and mature. The school’s values of kindness, respect, resilience and independence shine through when staff and pupils interact... Behaviour around the school is excellent. All staff are supported by leaders and school systems to maintain high expectations of pupils’ behaviour... ”
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