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Teacher of Economics

Teacher of Economics

Millfield School

Street, Somerset

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
2 December 2022

Job overview

Due to an expansion to our thriving Economics Department we currently have a vacancy for a full-time teacher of Economics to A Level. We are seeking to appoint a committed, organised, and dynamic member of staff from September 2023, although an earlier start would be accommodated for the right candidate.

Millfield prizes individuals who demonstrate passion for their subjects and who continually seek to develop their own teaching skillsets. There may also be an opportunity for a suitable candidate to take on a Second in Charge role within the Economics Department.

Such a position would be perfect for a candidate looking to develop their management experience within an academically-strong department. The position would include planning and delivering the IGCSE in Economics, and working with the Head of Department in strategic analysis of examination results, and work to ensure the continued development of the subject at Millfield.

About us

Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (year 9 to U6), with a 3:1 ratio of boarding to day. Although essentially a rural British school, 20 per cent of Millfield students are international and come from more than 70 countries.

Set in over 100 acres of grounds, Millfield’s size brings great opportunity and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf and cricket and an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi-tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities; and high quality boarding accommodation.

Our aim is discover brilliance in every child and to immerse them in academic, creative and sporting opportunities to develop this brilliance. We offer an exceptionally wide range of courses and provide multiple pathways through the school to meet the needs of the individual child.

Benefits

We strongly believe in employee wellbeing and, as such, there are many benefits available including:           

  • Small class sizes (typical class sizes are 8-14)           
  • All teachers are issued with an iPad as part of our mobile learning project          
  • Various opportunities for professional development          
  • Longer holidays than the maintained sector          
  • Fee concessions across the prep and senior school          
  •  Free on-site parking          
  • Heavily subsidised lunches (of outstanding quality) and free refreshments are available throughout the day

To apply, please click the apply button where you'll be able to complete our online application form.

Closing date: Noon on 2nd December 2022 

Millfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children and young people in our care as such you are required to attend necessary child protection training and participate fully in activities that ensure the School stays compliant with statutory child protection and safeguarding guidelines issued to the School by ISI and Ofsted. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

The school will not unfairly discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of conviction or other details disclosed. The school makes appointment decisions on the basis of merit and ability. If an applicant has a criminal record this will not automatically bar them from employment with the school. Each case will be decided on its merits in accordance with the objective assessment criteria. 

All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules. 

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About Millfield School

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The modern world is highly competitive and the way we prepare our children for its demands is more important than ever. Young people today are subject to great pressures and it takes strong personalities to avoid the traps that life has lying in wait. Hence a good school must seek to develop confidence and maturity in all its pupils whatever their strengths and weaknesses. 

All individuals have different needs and therefore a variety of opportunities must be available to enable each one to achieve success. They must learn to apply themselves to academic work but must also be encouraged to express their other talents. 

With its outstanding facilities, a staff:pupil ratio of 1:7.5, an extraordinary range of academic courses and the unrivalled strength of its extra-curricular programme, Millfield strives to achieve all these aims. It also seeks to move with the times whilst maintaining the important traditions of good manners, discipline and respect for others. 

We pride ourselves on the richness and diversity of the Millfield experience as well as the friendly atmosphere within our community.

If you are considering joining our school community, please read our blog Five reasons for teachers to work at Millfield

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