Teacher of Business Studies
Chiswick School
Chiswick, London
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale, outer London salary scales, £26k to £42k.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 17 June 2018
Job overview
Chiswick School is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Business Studies (a background in Economics would be helpful but not essential) for September 2018.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach Business Studies at KS4 and 5, including BTEC Level 2 and Level 3 courses.
The Business Studies department is well resourced and forward thinking. Business Studies is delivered at GCSE, A Level and BTEC Levels 2/3 and Economics at A Level. We would welcome applications from both experienced teachers and NQTs.
Benefits go beyond pay with the chance of accommodation on site, the possibility of R&R incentives for the right candidates, staff sports and gym facilities freely available, a thriving community spirit and social scene, childcare vouchers and free parking, and all in the context of an over-subscribed academy of 1,300 students situated in the beautiful west London suburb of Grove Park, next to Chiswick Park and the River Thames, with good rail links into central London.
As a school judged by OFSTED in October 2017 as requiring improvement we are part way through a journey to a judgement of good and beyond, and have made substantial progress so far. You can be assured that in this dynamic environment there is no coasting, and the development of staff and resources is a constant high priority.
We welcome visits from potential candidates and to arrange this or to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Head Teacher’s PA Julie Lown on 020 8747 0031. Apply via the TES.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Chiswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check that is satisfactory to us is a condition of employment.
Closing date: Monday 18th June 2018 12.00 pm
Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 20th June 2018
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About Chiswick School
Chiswick School is a mixed 11-18 school that is truly comprehensive in its nature.
Our vision is that we do whatever it takes to ensure every student achieves their full potential. Over the last year we have made rapid progress in our classrooms and we are delighted that Ofsted has recognised how far we have come. Over the next four years we are aiming to become one of the finest schools in London providing students with exceptional opportunities in and out of the classroom.
Chiswick School is full of adults who care deeply about children and we pride ourselves on the positive relationships we build with students. We are a family which includes parents and carers, teachers, other school staff and the community; with the child placed firmly at the centre of all that we do and the decisions that we take.
Our teaching and support colleagues are our most valuable resource and we work hard to provide a balanced and enjoyable working environment. A new Wellbeing Strategy is being implemented to enhance what we are already doing to support our staff.
"Staff praise leaders for the improvements that have been made. They said that leaders take their workload and well-being seriously. Staff morale is high. They are committed to playing their part in the continued improvement of the school." - Ofsted, January 2020
Laura Ellener
Headteacher
View Chiswick School’s latest Ofsted report from January 2020
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