Head of Economics
Gildredge House
East Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- ‘£23,719 rising to £39,406’. The post of Head of Economics currently attracts a further Leadership Allowance point 1 on the Gildredge House scale currently £2800 per annum.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2019
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2019
Job overview
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 23 April 2019 at 09.00am
START DATE: 1st September 2019
INTERVIEWS: Friday 26 April 2019
HOURS OF WORK: Full time
- Can you inspire young people through your own fascination with Economics?
- Do you possess high emotional intelligence that builds lasting professional relationships?
- Are you a team player ready to tackle the educational challenges of the future?
If the answers to these questions is ‘yes’, then Gildredge House wants to hear from you. We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Head of Economics for our expanding 4-19 free school.
Most importantly, you will have the knowledge and ability to inspire those who have an academic interest in Economics and the knowledge of appropriate A Level examination specifications to support this. However, we also need someone with leadership potential, who has the skills and enthusiasm to build the subject and the department into one of the outstanding aspects of the school.
Our ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement (November 2018) is a strong foundation on which to build and develop the school. The challenge is to sustain and further improve through every aspect of Gildredge House as it grows to full capacity in 2019.
Gildredge House is right for you if:
- You are interested in working at the leading edge of education;
- You are an imaginative and dynamic practitioner with a passion for teaching Economics;
- You have the capability of engaging and enthusing all students and you believe that everyone can succeed.
At Gildredge House each individual is known and valued. Students are inspired to discover their passions and realise their academic potential. You will join a strong team of inspirational teachers in an exciting environment where learning is fun.
Do you want to be part of a school where your contribution is valued and celebrated? Would you like to teach children with high aspirations who are keen to learn? Do you want to join a staff team that is diverse, collegiate and respected?
Gildredge House offers:
- continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4-19
- an expectation of high academic standards leading to Sixth Form studies
- smaller than average class sizes
- strong discipline
- excellent pastoral care
- an extended school day for older students
- supervised prep
- a range of extra-curricular activities
- parent and community involvement
Our school motto is ‘Aspire’ and to that end we follow the simple view that students who enjoy the subject will engage in it, grow in confidence and will have the opportunity to excel. If you feel that you can play a strong and supportive role, both through the curriculum and also the many extra-curricular activities we offer, please get in touch with us.
Salary range: ‘£23,719 rising to £39,406’. The post of Head of Economics currently attracts a further Leadership Allowance point 1 on the Gildredge House scale currently £2800 per annum.
If you are interested in the position please download the Application Pack on our website at http://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/vacancies/
Please complete the Application for Employment and References & Monitoring Form and return to careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk by 9.00am on Tuesday 23 April 2019.
If you wish to discuss the post further or visit the school, please contact the Director of Sixth Form, Miss Jemma Graffham: j.graffham@gildredgehouse.org.uk Tel: 01323 400650.
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check.
Attached documents
About Gildredge House
Our vision - Aspire, in all that we do.
At Gildredge House, our vision is clear and underpinned by a strong value-based education where learning in and out of the classroom is prioritised, to support students to achieve their potential and beyond. We have the highest aspirations for our school and every member of our school community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a school that:
- Aspires for balanced students who flourish through opportunities and learning experiences in and outside the classroom.
- Aspires toward a culture of care and wellbeing, which results in optimal conditions for learning.
- Aspires to be proud of the Gildredge House way, our uniform and attendance.
- Aspires for all students to achieve their potential and beyond.
- Aspires for an inclusive, all-through, values-based curriculum.
- Aspires for students to understand their responsibility to be global citizens, contributing to a better world.
- Aspires to celebrate students’ individual and collective achievements.
- Aspires to engage young people in environmental education and action.
- Aspires for a strong careers programme which supports students in further education, training, and employment.
- Aspires to work collaboratively within our local, national, and global communities.
Aspire values
At Gildredge House, the strategic plan and vision for our school is underpinned by a values-based education. Our stakeholders have discussed, collaborated and developed this thinking to create six core values that we believe, ensure our students aspire and achieve success. We believe that this creates a strong learning environment that enhances personal and academic achievement whilst also developing students' social and relationship skills that will last throughout their lives. A positive learning environment is achieved through the positive values modelled by all members of our community from Reception to Year 13, Teachers to Parents. Our curriculum is developed with our Aspire values in mind and we recognise and reward students when they demonstrate them.
AMBITION - We relish new challenges or opportunities, always strive to do our best.
SUPPORT - We collaborate, encourage, and help others whilst accepting and responding to support ourselves.
PERSEVERANCE - We have self-belief in overcoming challenges to be successful.
INTEGRITY - We are honest and always do the right thing.
REFLECTION - We consider our strengths and areas for development whilst making connections in our learning.
EMPATHY - We understand the feelings and needs of others, supporting those who sometimes need our help.
The Gildredge House Way
Our school is founded upon high standards and high expectations of students’ attitude to learning. We expect a commitment from all students to the Gildredge House Way, in being Ready, Respectful and Safe, in and out of every lesson. We also believe it is important celebrate individual and collective achievements through a culture of ‘catching students in’.
Safer Recruitment
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check .
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