Teacher of Business

Beths Grammar School is a large multi-cultural school on the borders between London and Kent serving a wide range of vibrant and exciting communities. We specialise in boys' education in the main school and have a large, co-educational 6th form.

The Business Department is a popular option for students at both KS4 and KS5. It is a wellestablished and developed department which is well resourced. The course introduces students to all they need to know about working in business, providing a solid foundation for further study. There is a clear focus on helping individuals become good decision makers, alongside developing managerial skills and techniques to help students become analytical problem solvers.

Throughout the course students develop the skills of data interpretation and essay writing to consider issues from more than one viewpoint and reach a reasoned conclusion. Our students are encouraged to use numerical data, think clearly and understand ratios, percentages and trends in data.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Teacher Business who is looking to join an outstanding and dedicated team for September 2024. This post is suitable for ECT’s. In essence, we want a teacher who will inspire our students and help them to realise their full potential for 1 year on a fixed term contract starting 1st September 2024 as a maternity cover, with the possibility of an extension.

We are looking for a teacher who has a passion for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and an ability to combine this with excellent classroom practice. This a very popular subject in KS4 and Post-16, so the ability to teach to A-level is essential.

The post is an exciting and challenging one, offering exceptional opportunity to work within an outstanding department where we can offer you: the opportunity to inspire highly able and well motivated students to fulfil and exceed their potential, and a dynamic and supportive working environment. 

Job description:

Curriculum

• Plan and prepare lessons in line with departmental Schemes of Work, using appropriate teaching methods and resources.

• Set Homework as per the Homework timetable.

• Mark and monitor student’s class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, and setting targets for student’s progress.

• Contribute to the development of schemes of work and departmental policies.

Students

• Set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline and appearance.

• Undertake students’ supervisory duties and cover for absent colleagues in line with school procedures.

• Operate the school and Department’s Discipline Support and Rewards Policy.

• Assess and record each students’ progress, including through observation, questioning, testing and marking.

• Make every reasonable effort to ensure delivery of the school’s Home School Agreement.

• Undertake Form Tutor responsibilities as set out the in the Staff Handbook. 

Monitoring

• Understand and use national, local and school data to set clear targets for student’s achievement.

• Contribute to Department monitoring of the assessment of students. 

Communication

• Contribute to meetings and discussions about teaching methods, Schemes of Work and Departmental Policies.

• Keep Head of Department, Form Tutors, Heads of Year informed about student progress.

External Communication

• Maintain familiarity with statutory assessment and reporting requirements and know how to prepare and present informative reports to parents.

• Attend Parents Evening and Academic Tutoring when necessary. 

Staffing

• Review own professional development and identify training needs.

• Take part in the Performance Management arrangements/

• Take part in lesson observations to share good practice.

Budgets/Resources

• Assist Head of Department to:

- identify resource needs

- operate stock control system

- keep departmental areas tidy and have effective displays.

• Follow agreed safety procedures for the department

Other Specified Responsibilities

• To undertake any duties as may reasonably be required by the Headteacher 

Salary – Teacher of Business Studies

The post is offered in the MPS / UPR (Outer London Fringe).

Why Join the Beths Community?

• All staff receive their own laptop

• CPD programme for staff development

• 24/7 Employee Wellbeing Support Programmer (free & confidential)

• Teacher’s Pension Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free parking onsite

• Use of School gym

• Staff social events

Appointment Process

Applications should reach the school by 9am Friday 10th May 2024. We prefer electronic submissions and application forms can be found on TES or on the school website, no CVs please. We intend to interview week commencing 13th May 2024.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any advert before the advertised closing date should a sufficient response have been received. Therefore, please ensure that you complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. A programme of activities for the interview process will be sent separately to those selected for interview.

Beths Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.