Teacher of Economics and Business Studies
Oxford Spires Academy
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMS/UPS (TLR 2.1 for Leadership of Economics)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2019
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2019
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic teacher of Economics & Business to join our school, who is a strong practitioner with a passion for inspiring students. This is the perfect opportunity to shape and develop economics as the leader of this subject at post 16.
Oxford Spires Academy is a well-established comprehensive in East Oxford with over 1200 students including 6th Form. A strength of Oxford Spires is the warm, welcoming culture for students and staff alike and a huge sense of community as ‘our children are happy and there is a strong culture of respect across the school’ (Ofsted 2017)
The business & computing team is highly respected and pedagogically focused. The subject plays an important role in our richly diverse school community and contributes positively to the experience of our students. As the subject leader for economics this will provide the perfect opportunity to further shape and develop what is a strong area within the Sixth Form. Economics achieved an ALPs grade of 2 in 2018, it is a very popular and well established subject within the school.
What we are looking for:
• A creative and energetic teacher of economics and business.
• A passionate and dynamic teacher who will be able to contribute to the continued development of economics
• Applicants who have a commitment to creating an inclusive classroom where all pupils make excellent progress
For the right candidate there may be the opportunity to lead our economics subject. We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to nurturing staff development. In return, we offer you a friendly and supportive environment and the chance to make a genuine difference to the amazing young people that make up our Academy.
Oxford Spires Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Oxford Spires Academy
- Oxford Spires Academy
- Glanville Road, Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX4 2AU
- United Kingdom
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
The Oxford Spires Academy vision is to be a beacon of excellence at the heart of our local community. We believe that all students are capable of making outstanding progress and attaining the highest level, whatever their starting point. We do not make excuses for our students: we firmly believe that there are no barriers to achievement that cannot be overcome by a determined and resilient student and a supportive school team.
We believe in providing exceptional education for local children, our inspirational teaching and fantastic relationships provide and create a safe, supportive and challenging environment where students can flourish. We are relentless in our pursuit of the small things that we believe might have a big impact on our school culture, environment, ethos and our students’ attitude to learning, we set exemplary standards and aspirational goals. We believe in strong relationships, pride, community, family and support and every member of our staff is a role model to our young people.
We are extremely proud to be a multicultural, multi-faith community. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and student population and we encourage students to celebrate their own heritage but equally to be proud British citizens. The bedrock on which our school community is built is the excellent relationships between staff and students and between students themselves.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
- CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Shield Scheme
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