Head of Business & Economics
West Kirby Grammar School
Wirral
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2024
Job overview
The Governors of this exceptional Grammar School wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of Business & Economics for September 2024. This is a permanent post and will be considered on a full-time or part-time basis. The ability to teach GCSE and A-level Business and Economics is essential. A strong degree in Business or Economics is sought, although candidates with a degree in a closely related discipline are welcome to apply.
The Business & Economics department at WKGS is an exciting place to work, and we are looking for a talented individual to lead with energy and enthusiasm to further promote a passion for business amongst the student body, driving engagement with the subject both inside and outside the classroom.
All students have the option to study Business at GCSE at the end of Year 9, and we are looking for an individual to contribute to our Personal Development curriculum in order to instil an understanding and appreciation of Business and Economics at Key Stage 3. At GCSE, students study the Pearson Business specification and follow a two-year KS4 programme. At A level, students also follow the Pearson specification for both Economics and Business, where they have twelve 50-minute lessons per fortnight.
Students achieve highly in their curricular endeavours, with 65% of students achieving a grade 9–7 at GCSE and 60% of students achieving grades A*–B at A level in both Economics and Business. The department also runs a variety of trips each year, along with organising visiting speakers, in order to enhance and develop each student’s learning experience.
West Kirby Grammar School is a very successful selective girls’ school with a coeducational Sixth Form. There are over 1,200 students on roll, and results are outstanding. In 2023, a Progress 8 score of +0.57 was achieved, and 52% of results were at grades 9–7, with 14% of all grades being at grade 9. At A level, 66% of grades were A*–B, with the average grade achieved being a B.
If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact the school for further information.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button to send us your completed application.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 20 May 2024.
Anticipated interview date: Wednesday 22 May 2024.
WKGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About West Kirby Grammar School
- West Kirby Grammar School
- Graham Road, West Kirby, Wirral
- Merseyside
- CH48 5DP
- United Kingdom
West Kirby Grammar School believes in excellence and endeavours to promote the highest standards in all aspects of school life, whether in the classroom, on the sports field or in the community. Students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents and interests through a broad and balanced curriculum. Work in lessons is enriched by a wide range of other activities. The school provides an environment that is intellectually stimulating but secure, enabling students to prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century.
Learning in the classroom is enhanced and supported by field trips, educational visits and a wide range of other opportunities. As a Comenius School we have links with partner schools in other European countries, many established foreign exchanges and visits.
Year 7 and Year 9 enjoy residential outdoor opportunities and many of our senior students appreciate and benefit from the challenges presented by participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
The school is proud of its reputation for success in a wide range of competitive sports. Students are regularly selected to represent their sport at county, regional and national levels.
Pastoral care and guidance are important and Form Teachers play a key role. Heads of Year bridge and help to support the academic and personal development of the students.
The well being of the staff is equally important. Continuing Professional Development is offered to all. Staff are offered holistic therapy and use of the fitness suite as part of a well-being programme. The award of the National Healthy Schools’ Standard recognised the good work and the importance given to healthy living.
The vision for the school as a Science College is to be a centre of excellence on the Wirral and for Science and Mathematics teaching and learning. The school aims to raise overall standards from an already extremely high level in Science and Mathematics and across the whole curriculum at all Key Stages and to contribute to enhanced standards in Science and Mathematics in partner schools.
The school is a very happy one where teachers, support staff and students work well together to achieve the very best. We enjoy what we do and are proud of our achievements.
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