Subject of Leader of Economics

Subject Leader of Economics

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 3 £1500

Full time or Part time (0.6), Permanent

Required for September 2024

Egglescliffe is a highly successful and oversubscribed mixed comprehensive 11 – 18 school. It was judged to be outstanding in February 2024. Our visitors comment on the extremely positive learning atmosphere at the school and the focus on every student achieving and exceeding their potential. We are part of a dynamic and supportive MAT, the Vision Academy Learning Trust, which was established in 2016 and currently consists of three secondary schools and five primary schools.

We seek to appoint an outstanding leader and classroom practitioner who has high aspirations and the enthusiasm, energy and commitment to lead Economics as we move to the next stage in our development and achieve even greater success. We strive to develop the very best practice in teaching and learning and create inspirational learning experiences for all of our students. The successful candidate would, likewise, be committed to the development of themselves and others within the economics department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the passion and enthusiasm to lead the development of our innovative and exciting economics curriculum. Economics is taught at KS5 only and numbers are high in both Year 12 and 13. There is currently one class in each year group. The department has a successful track record of students progressing to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.

The successful candidate would be the only person teaching the subject but would work alongside other subject leaders within the social sciences to share best practice. This position is available on a full-time basis, which would include some teaching of GCSE/A-level Business as well as Economics or on a part time basis (0.6 FTE as a minimum) primarily teaching A-level Economics.

At Egglescliffe School and Sixth form, we have:

·          A positive and caring ethos for staff and students.

·          Exceptional support for senior and middle leaders, teachers and support staff.

·          Strong relationships built upon mutual respect.

·          Polite, respectful and friendly students who are eager to learn and achieve.

·          A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team.

·          Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers.

·          Opportunities for career development.

Our Economics Department is:

• Highly successful, with students making above national average progress at A-level
• Committed to sustaining and improving results
• A collaborative and supportive department-working alongside other single person departments in the sixth form
• Innovative, creative and student centred
• Following AQA at A-level

The successful candidate must:

• An outstanding teacher
• Be an enthusiastic and committed teacher and leader with vision, drive and commitment
• Have a passion for developing student engagement and educational progress
• Have an innovative approach to teaching and learning and model excellence in the classroom
• Be proficient in planning, assessment and target setting so that all children make good or better progress
• Have an ability to inspire and support all students to achieve their full potential
• Be someone with outstanding subject knowledge to lead and develop the curriculum and work collaboratively with other subject leaders
• Have an ability to raise attainment at KS5, having a measurable impact at both an individual and departmental level
• Be able to lead the monitoring and evaluation of quality teaching and standards.
• Have an ability to develop innovation in teaching and learning, motivating and inspiring both colleagues and students through outstanding teaching.
• Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential
• Hold a relevant teaching qualification and QTS

Egglescliffe School can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with a collaborative school that is passionate about the progress and development of every student.

For further information about the role and to download an application form, please visit www.egglescliffe.org.uk and send your completed application with a covering letter to: Mr N Gittins, Head of School, Egglescliffe School, Urlay Nook Road, Egglescliffe, Stockton on Tees. TS16 0LA or email: vacancies@egglescliffe.org.uk

Closing date: Thursday 8th May 2024 at 09.00am

Interviews will be held: Week commencing Monday 13th May 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre- employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.