Head of Business and Economics
Westholme School
Blackburn with Darwen
- Expired
- Salary:
- Westholme Scale Point and Management Point D
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2023
Job overview
Head of Department Business Studies and Economics
Required for September 2023
TERMS: Permanent full-time position
GRADE: Westholme Scale Point and Management Point D
REPORTING TO: Head of Faculty
Westholme is a leading independent school community with a warm, family ethos, academic rigour, delivering unrivalled holistic excellence.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Business Studies and Economics to lead a department of 2 staff, in the delivery of both subjects at GCSE and A level. The department benefits from experienced teachers with shared vision and commitment to continuous school improvement.
The department produces exceptional outcomes and has a pivotal role in inspiring and challenging our students to succeed. To be successful for this role, candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of teaching Economics to a demonstrably high standard.
The successful Head of Business and Economics will be a highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic individual, who is committed to extracurricular life of the Business Studies and Economics department.
An open mind, being receptive to new ideas and challenges with a willingness to contribute to all areas of school life will be essential alongside a commitment to self-improvement.
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Closes: Applications should be submitted to HR by 9am on Monday 20th Feb.
How to apply:
Please download the application form and details attached. Application forms and full details are also available from the School’s website www.westholmeschool.com or via email: hr@westholmeschool.com
Applications using the school form should be sent to HR on hr@westholmeschool.com
Applicants who have any questions can email the Head of HR, Mrs Jo-Ann Tierney tierneyj@westholmeschool.com
Charity Number 526615
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment – please refer to our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding policies on the website.
Westholme School is committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
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About Westholme School
Working for Westholme is a wonderful experience
Westholme is an incredible School. Pioneering the future of education, it is certainly a very exciting time to join our innovative, close-knit and supportive family of staff.
Our unique educational philosophy is predicated on providing unrivalled holistic excellence, from 4 to 18 years, placing an equal balance on academia, performing arts, sport, creative arts and technology. A plethora of experiences are offered inside and outside the classroom which fosters kind, confident, well-rounded and happy young people; they really are a joy to teach. One of the most distinctive Westholme hallmarks is the tangible warmth everyone feels from the moment you arrive at our beautiful, picturesque campus with panoramic views of the Ribble Valley – simply a stunning, inspirational and uplifting place to work every day!
Westholme has invested significantly with our newly constructed state-of-the-art Prep for pupils 4 – 11. The first-class facilities on site offer a stimulating environment to provide unsurpassed experiences for all students from 4 – 18 in our full-sized professional theatre; a new music department equipped with recording studio; contemporary INSPIRED Sixth Form; seven modern laboratories that support the three separate sciences; a 20m swimming pool; 7 hard courts for tennis and netball, a floodlit astroturf, sports pitches, and fully equipped sports hall.
The extensive co-curricular provision is the cornerstone of the education ethos with over 100 clubs, activities and societies every week.
Prep pupils are wholeheartedly empowered to exceed their potential through a ground-breaking curriculum, Senior students develop 21st century skills first through an extensive holistic curriculum and in our INSPIRED Sixth Form, currently the highest achieving Sixth Form in Lancashire, students culminate their journey with incomparable 1:1 support, leadership, networking and entrepreneurial experiences.
Westholme is more than a school and if you’d like to join a highly energised and innovative team, we would love to hear from you!
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