Teacher of Economics
Reading School
Reading
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 22 March 2018
Job overview
The Governors of Reading School wish to appoint a well-qualified graduate of economics to join a flourishing Economics Department and complement the expertise, enthusiasm and commitment of our team.
Economics is one of our most popular GCSE and A Level choices and is highly valued by the whole school community. The reputation of the department is second to none, for example in September 2017, over 90% of economics students at Reading School gained A*-B grades at A Level and 85% gained A*-A grades at GCSE. A very high proportion of these students go on to selective universities to study an economics related undergraduate degree programme.
This role would suit an individual who is a reflective and collaborative practitioner, who has a comprehensive grasp of the conceptual frameworks of the subject and who can share their enthusiasm and expertise with intellectually curious students. We would welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and experiences, with teaching experience being less significant than an up-to-date understanding of economic theory and its applications, combined with the willingness and ability to apply this knowledge within the confines of the rigorous A Level and GCSE specifications.
Reading School is a most successful 11-18 selective boys’ school with a reputation for high standards of behaviour and achievement. Our mission is to develop academic excellence and to build good men, and we consider values of excellence, integrity, leadership and community to be integral to our success and to our future.
For further details of the job specification and an application form, please contact Headmaster’s PA, Caroline Mole on 0118 901 5600 or email headspa@reading-school.co.uk or access information via our website: http://www.reading-school.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=46
Closing date: Thursday 22 March 2018.
Interview date: Wednesday 28 March 2018.
Reading School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.
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About Reading School
- Reading School
- Erleigh Road, Reading
- Berkshire
- RG1 5LW
- United Kingdom
Reading School is an amazing place to study and work. Our School was founded in 1125 and, through its 900-year history, we have provided world-leading education to tens of thousands of students. With this rich heritage and depth of tradition, it should be no surprise that our academic reputation is second to none. Our Year 13 students are consistently awarded A* to B grades in more than 90% of their A-Level entries, and those sitting GCSEs regularly achieve the very top grades in more than 85% of their courses.
This is not what matters to us most though. We consider these outcomes a necessary, but insufficient measure of a student's education. Education is much more than grades, and learning is much more than retaining information. Education is the business of hope. It sustains society, nurtures culture, inspires innovation and enables the best in humanity.
Education matters, because people matter.
At Reading School, in all we do, we therefore seek to nurture curiosity, inspire service and build character. We promote honesty and community as well as excellence and leadership. We encourage our students to find resilience at the bottom of the ruck, humility on the podium, delight when encountering difference, patience when practice is tough and integrity when no-one is watching.
As a school of character, we believe that your actions can and will make a difference to you and others. We are a values-based organisation that focuses on growth and development. Our core values underpin everything that we do and our staff, both teaching and associate, role model these values.
If you are thinking about joining our team you can find out why it might be the right fit for you. Our team is proud to make a positive impact and strives to put values in to action – excellence, integrity, leadership and community.
Headteacher
Chris Evans
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