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Teacher of Business Studies

Teacher of Business Studies

Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

London

Salary:
Inner London Pay Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018 or sooner
Apply by:
23 February 2018

Job overview

We would like to appoint a dynamic, well-qualified graduate to join a very successful, heavily over-subscribed school with an outstanding ethos where new staff are very well supported.

Bishop Thomas Grant has high academic standards within a disciplined and very well resourced environment.

The successful applicant should be able to teach Business Studies to GCSE, BTEC, and A level. The department has state-of-the-art facilities, boasting 9 computer rooms with excellent technical support.

The department consistently achieves outstanding results with results in August 2017: 

• 50% A*-B at A-level Business Studies.

• 100& D*D* - D*D for level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business.

• 100% D* for Level 3 BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma in Business.

• Progress 8 score of +0.48 at KS4.

WHY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION?

• The school has an outstanding ethos and environment for learning.

• The Department achieves outstanding results at Key Stages 4 and 5, significantly above national averages.

• We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all our staff and place great emphasis on their wellbeing. 

• Bishop Thomas Grant is a hugely oversubscribed school (in excess of 1000 Applications for 180 Year 7 places) and enjoys a considerable reputation in the local area for its academic excellence and caring ethos.

• The school has been placed in the top 100 non-selective schools nationally for both attainment and progress.

• Attainment at the school is significantly above national averages for virtually all subjects and all groups of students.

There exists the possibility of additional responsibility within the department for a suitable applicant.

Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures.  Applications from experienced teachers and NQTs are very welcome.  Applicants do not have to be Catholic but should be committed to working within the Catholic ethos of the school.  If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact Mrs S Branson at the school: sbranson@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk 

Completed application forms must be returned to Mrs S Branson the School Business Manager.  We currently have an open closing date for this post and will interview suitable candidates once an application has been received.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 23rd February 2018.

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About Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

Bishop Thomas Grant is an OFSTED Outstanding, 11-18 mixed voluntary-aided, comprehensive high school for Roman Catholic students from 11-18 under the Trusteeship of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. Bishop Thomas Grant School consistently achieves outstanding academic results way above local and national averages in every subject area.  Our curriculum equips students with skills for the modern, global world and develops them as independent and critical learners and confident communicators.

At the heart of the school is its distinctive Catholic ethos, which in turn is supported by the excellent relationships which exist between staff and students. Our shared vision for the school supported by the staff, students, parents and governors has created a very strong, caring and cohesive community, with Gospel values permeating all aspects of life.

The school is committed to the continuous improvement of resources and to the development of staff skills through high quality CPD sessions, the wellbeing of staff is also paramount and opportunities and measures are put in place to ensure this.

Why apply for a position at Bishop Thomas Grant?

  • Our school has an outstanding ethos and environment for learning
  • The School achieves outstanding results at Key Stages 4 and 5, significantly above national averages
  • We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all our staff and place great emphasis on their wellbeing, personal development and CPD
  • Bishop Thomas Grant is a hugely oversubscribed school (in excess of 1000 Applications for 180 Year 7 places)
  • Our school provides outstanding pastoral support. This helps all students to remain engaged and motivated to learn. Their exceptionally positive attitude to learning is a major contribution to their achievement
  • Students behave extremely well in and out of the classroom. They feel safe and show high levels of respect for each other, their staff and the school environment
  • Parents have very positive views about how well the school cares for their children and enables them to achieve very highly
  • Our Sixth Form is outstanding

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Applications closed