Teacher of Business Studies
St Bede's School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- £24,859 to £40,520
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019 or earlier
- Apply by:
- 17 March 2019
Job overview
Our current vacancy is for teacher of business studies to join us in September 2019 or earlier if possible. The post would be suitable for an NQT, who would benefit from a high level of induction year support, or more experienced teachers.
The person appointed must have UK QTS or equivalent and the right to work in the UK (tier 2 immigration sponsorship is not available)
The Business and Economics Department offers the following courses at KS4 & KS5:
● A Level economics (AQA)
● GCSE business studies (AQA)
● A Level business studies (AQA)
The department is a popular choice for students at both Key Stage 4 and 5, with numbers increasing in all courses. At A level we run 2 classes at AS and A2 for both Economics and Business. We presently run 5 classes in Year 10 of GCSE and 4 in Year 11.
Department overview
The department has grown significantly in the past three years and presently has 5 teaching staff. As a department we pride ourselves on our results, subject knowledge, extracurricular activities and additional support we provide to all students.
Results
Business A level results are ALPS band 3 ‘excellent’ with many students going on to study the subject at university. The GCSE results are some of the highest in the school at 89% A*-C. The department adds significant value to pupils not only compared to national results, but also in comparison to pupils’ performance inside the school.
Extra curricular
The department provides numerous opportunities for pupils to stretch their understanding of the subjects away from lessons. These include outside speakers from economic think tanks; lecture visits to the LSE, and an annual trip to Brussels to see the EU in action.
Support for pupils
We pride ourselves on the level of support and care we provide to the students within the department. This support covers a range of areas including UCAS applications and specific gaps in subject knowledge. We feel this support makes a significant difference to pupils’ chances of success.
If you have any further queries about this post please do not hesitate to contact Mr Thomas Ramsbottom, Head of Department using the email address: rm@saintbedes.net
Why Work For Us?
St Bede's is a good place to work. Staff are friendly and supportive of one another. St Bede's was graded outstanding by Ofsted in January 2017; the report commented on the exceptionally strong relationships between staff and pupils and recognised that 'pupils conduct themselves impeccably in lessons and around the school'.
NQT's & CPD
NQTs benefit from a well developed and comprehensive induction period programme. More experienced teachers are given the opportunity to participate in training which will help them to develop skills needed for middle and senior management roles.
Additional Benefits
- There are good on-site catering facilities.
- Staff are able to use the fitness facilities free of charge and to participate in sports activities.
- Music is a big part of school life and staff are welcome to join our senior choir and instrumental groups.
- We have a social event at the end of each term as well as staff trips to the theatre.
Life in Redhill & Surrey
The school is situated in Redhill, a commuter belt town in the Surrey Fringe area. We are close to the M25 and there are good transport links to London and the South Coast from Redhill station which is about 15 minutes walk from the school. We also benefit from being within walking distance of beautiful countryside .
Many staff live locally, others commute from Guildford, South London, Kent and East & West Sussex.
Application Process
We welcome visits prior to application (term time only). Please contact us if you would like to make an appointment.
For full details of this vacancy please download the information pack which is available from TES, or our website: http://www.st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk/183/working-at-st-bedes-current-vacancies
Attached documents
About St Bede's School
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We offer initial Teacher Training through the i2i Partnership, an alliance of Surrey and Hampshire secondary schools. The partnership's prime focus is school-based teacher training through our SCITT, Teach@Weydon and School Direct programmes. We provide those entering the profession with world class training and all programmes lead to QTS and offer PGCE. For further information about local training or to register interest please visit i2i Partnership.
In March 2023 Ofsted carried out an inspection of St Bede’s and judged the school outstanding.
St Bede’s is a good place to work. The community is vibrant, focused on learning and caring for our students. Staff relationships are very strong, supportive and welcoming. Our students like the school and behaviour is outstanding. We have approximately 1900 mixed ability students aged 11-18. This includes over 300 studying academic courses in the sixth form. Our GCSE exam results make us one of the highest performing non-selective state schools in the country reflecting the very effective three way partnership we enjoy; hardworking pupils, committed staff and supportive parents.
We welcome applications from ECTs and more experienced teachers. Whatever your level of experience, and regardless of whether you are a teacher or member of support staff, this is a school where you will have opportunity to develop. Teachers in their ECT years benefit from an excellent level of support through mentoring and a full ECT programme.
St Bede’s is unique. This is the only state-funded school where Anglicans, Roman Catholic and the Free Churches are bound together in a formal partnership to provide a common Christian education, which values the distinctive contribution of each tradition. St Bede’s is a charitable trust jointly held by the Anglican Diocese of Southwark and the RC Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. Staff can be of any religion, or none at all, but must be able to support the ethos of the school.
Our facilities are very good; staff have free access to fitness facilities and there is very good on-site catering. Teaching and support staff have opportunities to be involved in a very wide range of activities and visits. We are situated in Redhill Surrey with good transport links to both London and the south coast. We are very close to beautiful countryside. This area offers the best of all worlds!
Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children so all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Only applications made on our School Application form will be considered; we do not accept CVs or unsolicited testimonials. It is our policy always to request references prior to interview.
If you wish to speak to someone about employment at St Bede’s School please ring our People Team on 01737 214 048. Email enquiries should be sent to peopleteam@st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk.
Our staff prospectus provides more information about working at St Bede's.
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