Teacher of Business Studies

The Trustees of George Dixon Academy are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Business. 

George Dixon has achieved Academy status due to the exceptional rise in academic performance as recognised by the Department of Education; and was given the judgement of Good in all categories by Ofsted in March 2017.

The academy has achieved positive progress 8 scores in every year since its inception.

In 2019, the academy achieved a +0.51 progress 8 score at GCSE and a +0.53 value-added score at A-Level placing us in the 12th and 5th percentile respectively.  

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, confident, creative and enthusiastic teacher to contribute fully to the future development of Business.

The successful candidate will: 

• Raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students;
• Have a commitment to inclusion;
• Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department;
• Have drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and humour;
• Have opportunities to contribute to the wider life and ethos of the Academy. 

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to join a supportive staff and work with well-motivated students;
• An innovative curriculum;
• The opportunity to join an aspiring academy with exciting plans for the future;
• An excellent ECT programme (if applicable);
• A data rich environment focused on raising standards.

Should you wish to discuss this position prior to an application, please contact Mrs Kathy Hull (Business SLT Line Manager) k.hull@georgedixonacademy.com  who will organise a telephone conversation or Teams meeting, as appropriate.

To formally apply for this position, you must complete the academy application form and supply a letter of application.  Your letter of application must address the following three questions:

1. Why do you want to be a business teacher at George Dixon Academy? (Maximum 400 words)

2. Write about a time when you have modelled good practice to colleagues. What was the impact? (Maximum 400 words)

3. Describe the impact that you will have made after 100 days in post. (Maximum 400 words)

For more information, and to request an application pack including job description and person specification, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education

T: 07921583731

E: GDAcademy@hays.com 

Closing date for applications:  Friday 25th June 2021.

George Dixon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. George Dixon Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.