Economics and Business Studies Teacher

Teacher of Economics & Business Studies

Reports to: Subject Leader - Economics & Business Studies

Responsibilities: Teaching Economics & Business Studies from Years 7 to 13, Form Tutor and contributing to the extra-curricular programme

The Economics and Business Studies Faculty

The Economics and Business Studies Department consists of 3 teachers, the KS4 & KS5 curriculum is made up of GCSE & A Level Economics and GCSE & A Level Business Studies, all of which follow the Edexcel exam board. Both subjects are extremely popular option choices with multiple classes at each Key Stage. Results in external examinations are highly impressive and students in recent years have gone on to study Economics and/or Business related courses at a range of universities such as Oxford, LSE, Tokyo and other highly reputable institutions in the UK, Japan and abroad. 

The role would suit an enthusiastic teacher with a passion for Economics & Business Studies, who understands the use of effective research-informed pedagogical strategies, has extensive subject knowledge to facilitate challenge for all students and experience with mixed ability classes. The ability to teach another subject would be advantageous, with Mathematics or Computer Science preferred.

Key Areas of Responsibility

 Teaching and Learning

• In liaison with, and under guidance from, the Subject Leader, plan and teach lessons and units of work at KS3,4 & 5.
• Be an exemplary teacher, clearly demonstrating effective planning, teaching organisation, and demanding high standards of attainment and behaviour in all lessons.
• Use evidence-informed strategies to plan and deliver lessons that promote progress and challenge for all students.
• Guide students to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs.
• Give students regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage students to respond to the feedback.
• Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons.
• Monitor individual student achievement and respond accordingly.
• Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain students’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for adhering to the school’s code of conduct.
• Contribute to the relevant sections of the school’s evaluation and improvement documentation.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings.
• Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues.

Other roles

• Run, or assist in running, extra-curricular and service activities.
• Deliver assigned Wednesday afternoon Electives sessions, Duke of Edinburgh or Life Skills.
• Complete duties around the school in accordance with the weekly Duty Rota.
• Attend, and take an active part in, residential curriculum trips as part of the BST Outdoors programme.
• Be a House Tutor as part of our Vertical Tutoring/House system.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Communicate effectively with parents with regard to students’ achievements and well-being.
• Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect.
• Have regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being, in accordance with the school’s provision.
• Other reasonable requests made by the Head of the Secondary School and Senior Leadership Team.

How to Apply

Please see the full job description, and apply via our website directly via the following link below: https://www.bst.ac.jp/employment/  

Closing date for applications: Monday 20th Febraury

The British School in Tokyo welcomes applications from suitably skilled applicants from all backgrounds.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check or International Child Protection Check, and provision of satisfactory background checks for at least the past 5 years.

An attractive package including accommodation will be extended to the successful candidate. 

Further information about the school is available on the School’s website www.bst.ac.jp