Curriculum Director of Social Sciences (with Business/ Accounting)

Curriculum Director of Social Sciences 

CATS College London is a co-educational independent day and boarding school serving international students aged 14+. The College specialises in preparing students for pre-university exams, including I/GCSEs, A Levels and the University Foundation Programme (UFP). In addition, the College delivers NCUK's International Year 1, allowing students to progress directly into the second year at University. There are approximately two hundred students on roll, class size average is nine, and students take part in an extensive range of extra-curricular activities including leadership awards and national/international competitions. The College is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). It is located in Bloomsbury Square at the heart of London and counts among its neighbours some of the world’s greatest centres of education, art, fashion and finance.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and outstanding professional who is seeking the next step in their career by joining our Academic Middle Leadership Team. The successful applicant will lead and manage the Social Sciences Faculty, which includes the following subjects: Business, Economics, Accounting, Sociology and Politics. The successful applicant will be passionate about developing a team of teachers to strive for continued successful results and the highest standards in Learning/Teaching practices. The successful applicant will teach Business and Accounting lessons at both Key Stage 5 and NCUK (Undergraduate first year). These lessons will enthuse and inspire students, promote life-long learning skills through the effective use of pedagogy and take into account the individual learning needs of our students: the ability to differentiate your teaching and manage varying abilities must be exceptional.

Applications are encouraged from: 

• Experienced qualified teachers (holding QTS) with a proven track record of outstanding teaching and leadrship experience 
• Teachers who are passionate about their subject and working with young people in an international boarding school environment 
• A Master’s degree in Business/ Finance or related field.
• Those who bring fresh ideas, who are kind and compassionate, and work hard to realise excellent progress and student outcomes

It would advantage your application if you:

• Have experience of delivering all of our programmes
• Have experience of working in a British-curriculum international school or FE college
• Have experience of working in a boarding school 
• Have experience of working in diverse multinational environments spanning differing linguistic and cultural need

In return, we can offer you:

• A vibrant working environment focused on student outcomes and university entrance
• An opportunity to grow your leadership and teaching practice 
• An attractive salary
• Excellent professional development opportunities

Employees of the College have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. As such, appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent. The College is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). 

Applications completed on the downloadable form must be returned to the Director of Studies before 12noon on Monday 29th April. Shortlisting and candidate sifting take place as applications are received. Interviews will take place shortly afterwards.