Teacher of Business and Economics

Details 

We seek a committed and enthusiastic person to join our Business and Economics team at The Billericay School. You would join our team at an exciting time in the development of our school as we strive to become a Centre of Excellence in Essex. We are looking for teachers who want the autonomy and opportunities that our large school can give alongside unequalled support to thrive.

The Business and Economics department currently consists of 3 specialist members of staff and there is a wealth of expertise within the department.  Business and Economics sit within the large Humanities and Social Sciences faculty which, in addition to Geography, History and RE at KS4 includes Financial Studies, Government & Politics, Sociology, Psychology, and Health & Social Care post 16. There is a fantastic support network throughout school and in Faculty.

There would be opportunities to teach a range of subjects including GCSE and Vocational pathways at KS4 and KS5.

Our Sixth Form is incredibly popular and amongst the highest performing in Essex, and we offer both A levels and vocational pathways at KS5. There are normally two classes of each subject in each of years 12 and 13.  The department is proud of its success with some students continuing their studies to degree level or into higher apprenticeships.

We take Behaviour very seriously. We have a strict Behaviour Policy and significant Rewards Program. We have an immediate on call system and same day detentions supervised by SLT. We support our staff to thrive as practitioners and have a strong leadership presence throughout the school. The school has polite and engaged students who want to learn and benefits from good parental support. But, don’t take our word for it you are welcome to visit anytime and see for yourself.

With direct links to the ‘Outstanding’ Billericay Educational Consortium, The Billericay School is renowned for the high standards of CPD it delivers as well as the collaborative and supportive ethos it promotes amongst staff. We promote and support active scholarship of subjects and are supportive in terms of time given to visit outstanding departments and schools to build teachers own practice. We value your development and want you to grow with us and will support your career ambitions and goals.

For a successful ECT, an Early Start scheme from 2 July, which includes payments across the summer holidays and a well-established induction package, will be available. We would also look to add an additional 2 year recruitment and retention payment totalling 3k for the right candidate.

Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  The post is subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced DBS clearance and references.

Main Responsibilities

• To teach Business Studies and Economics across the ability range in line with departmental schemes of work and policies.

• To participate in the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials and schemes of work

• To support the delivery of SMSC, FBV and the values and ethos of The Billericay School.

• To be accountable for student progress by liaising with teaching and support staff to monitor and support individual children and teaching groups.

Additional Specific Responsibilities

• To be Form Tutor of an assigned form and to carry out related duties in accordance with the general job description of Form Tutor.

General Duties

• To carry out a share of supervisory duties in accordance with published rosters.

• To participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents relative to the above duties.

Notes:

• The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the statement of Conditions of Employment.

• This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed.

• This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post.   It will be reviewed at least once each year and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post

Applications

When applying for this position, please use The Billericay School application form, which can be found on our school website under Vacancies: https://www.billericayschool.com/vacancies/ 

Potential candidates are encouraged to get in touch with any questions they might have or to arrange a visit to the school.  

For further information, please contact Mrs Efreme, PA to Headteacher by email: info@billericayschool.com.