Teacher of Business Studies (Part time)

About this post:

This is an exciting post for an enthusiastic, talented teacher - either qualified, or a graduate seeking to commence an exciting career in teaching - to develop their enjoyment and expertise in delivering the teaching and learning of Business Studies for pupils aged eleven to eighteen, including BTEC Level 2 and Level 3. You will be an adaptable and self-reflective professional who is capable of working collaboratively within a supportive team.

In addition to the commitments of the teaching timetable, the post-holder will be a form-tutor, supported and led by the Head of Year. This role requires the post-holder to liaise with teaching staff and parents to support the emotional wellbeing of the pupils and to develop pupils’ organisation. Like all full-time staff, the post-holder will also be expected to lead one extra-curricular, after-school activity, on one afternoon a week from 4.30pm until 5.30pm during term-time. The post-holder will participate in the supervision-duty programme, responsible within a team of staff allocated to duties at lunch and break-times, and other times as is necessary. The writing of reports and completion of other records, and attendance at parent consultation evenings are elements of the role.

A comprehensive induction programme is offered, and ongoing professional development is supported through INSET days and training opportunities, including access to the school’s nationally-accredited Level 3 and Level 4 professional qualifications. Lunch is provided free of charge, daily. Free parking is available to all staff within the school’s beautiful grounds.

The above list of duties is not exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to perform such other duties as may be, from time to time, deemed necessary by the Headmaster. This is a non-residential post.

About the department:

The Computing and Business Department comprises three IT classrooms in the centre of the campus with 4 full time teachers who share a strong sense of team-spirit, with much collaborative work and mutual support. Business is extremely popular in the School and pupils achieve extraordinary success at both Level 2 and Level 3, despite pupil’s neuro-diverse learning profiles.

Class sizes are small (up to fifteen) and there is ample opportunity for boys and teachers to get involved in the school’s extensive extra-curricular programme. The highly creative and enthusiastic teaching team is keen to support the children in accessing the curriculum and encourages the boys to recognise their academic and extra-curricular potential. A key element of the school, evident through all departments, is the offer of a strong pastoral provision, recognising that the boys may perceive their previous educational experience as a failure, and they therefore need to develop their trust in the school, teachers and themselves.

Full Job Description and Person Specification can be found https://www.morehouseschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-and-therapeutic-staff-vacancies

Hours:

8.20 am until 4.30 pm 3 days a week during term-time. Additionally, within the first year only, new staff are required to attend the Monday afternoon induction training programme, from 4.30 pm until 5.30 pm).

(Note: academic terms are typically shorter than those in the state-maintained sector, and School holidays are therefore significantly longer).

Attendance at school events outside these hours from time to time, as well as a few INSET days towards the beginning or end of school holidays. It is expected that some time will be spent during school holiday periods in developing the department and preparing teaching opportunities and materials.

Safeguarding:

This role is deemed to be one of working in regulated activity, meaning that the post-holder may expect to come into unsupervised contact with children and young people frequently in the discharge of their duties on-campus.  As such, the expectations of conduct, required of all adults working at More House School, apply to this position, as does a full Safer-Recruitment vetting process of any appointee. A key responsibility of all adults working within the School is that of ensuring the effective safeguarding of all children and young people, through adherence to the School’s policies; full training is given.

Interested candidates are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school for an informal visit in order to learn more about the role and setting.

Closing date for applications:                      Sunday 2nd June 2024

Interviews expected to be held on:            Tuesday 11th June 2024

 You must be available to attend interview in person if shortlisted. No relocation expenses available.

The School reserves the right to interview appropriate candidates in advance of the above-named dates, and to appoint.  Interested candidates are therefore strongly urged to submit their application as soon as possible.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and the receipt of satisfactory references before a formal job offer is confirmed.

More House School is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.