Business Studies Teacher/A level Economics Lead
Thomas Telford School
Telford
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required September 2018
- Apply by:
- 13 May 2018
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join a successful team of specialists to continue the development and expansion of Business courses throughout the school. Experience of teaching A Level Economics would be a distinct advantage and/or experience of delivering Personal Finance, AAT or related qualifications. A responsibility allowance would be available for an appropriately qualified and experienced candidate.
Business is an important part of the curriculum at Thomas Telford School and many students study GCSE Business at Key Stage 4 following the AQA Specification with a controlled assessment. Business is also a popular option at Post 16, with a third of the large Sixth Form following either A Level Business (AQA) or the BTEC National qualification (6 units).
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated specialist to join a talented and successful team of professionals and to be involved in the expansion of the range of courses offered by the Department. If you are proactive, enthusiastic and ideally have some experience gained in industry, we would welcome your application.
Informal enquires, discussions and visits are welcomed.
To apply, please visit: https://www.ttsonline.net/page/latest-vacancies.aspx
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About Thomas Telford School
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Thomas Telford School is a mixed, non-denominational, mainstream school with sixth form, situated in Telford, Shropshire. The school admits students aged 11-18 and has a reputation for outstanding GCSE results. In 2014, 100% of Year 11 students gained five or more A*-C GCSE passes.
Thomas Telford School was formed as a City Technology College in 1991 specialising in mathematics, technology and science. It is sponsored by The Mercers’ Company and Tarmac Holdings Limited. It is also a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. It is now widely regarded as one of the most successful state secondary schools in England.
Headteacher
Sir Kevin Satchwell
Values and vision
Thomas Telford School is passionate about raising standards and its approach to learning reflects this. The curriculum includes Music, Drama and Dance activities to ensure a broad education. With more time in the school day, students get the chance to spend extra time on important subject areas.
The school forms partnerships with local businesses and students have access to more than 600 industry contacts. Sixth-form students get the opportunity to work for up to two weeks a year with employers.
Ofsted report
“Thomas Telford School continues to strive and achieve excellence in all it does. The determined drive of the headteacher for the best for every student underpins the school's success. All the staff share this vision. In this school, it is 'cool to work'. There is meticulous attention to every detail. As the headteacher explained, 'It is the little things which add up and together become more than the whole.' The school believes every student can achieve highly, consequently every student, including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, makes outstanding progress. Standards achieved are the highest in England.”
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