Head of Business & Economics
King Ecgbert School
Sheffield
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale + TLR 2b (£4,399)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2017
Job overview
Head of Business & Economics
Commencement Date: January 2018
Salary: MPS + TLR 2b (£4,399).
For the right calibre of candidate, we would consider a school wide responsibility for Vocational Education, which would attract a TLR 2c (£6,450) payment. Please indicate in your application if you wish to be considered for the whole school role.
“Teachers plan lively and imaginative activities”
“Students are very proud of their school” OFSTED 2013
King Ecgbert School is committed to providing the highest quality of learning for all students every lesson. We have extremely high aspirations for our staff and students. We are now seeking a highly competent teacher and leader to join the school as Head of Business Studies and Economics to ensure the department is consistently delivering high quality teaching and learning, so that the rates of student progress continue to increase. The ability to teach KS5 is essential.
King Ecgbert School continues to develop and improve towards providing outstanding learning and teaching and our ideal candidate will:
- Be an highly competent teacher of A level Economics / A level Business & Economics
- Exude a passion for Business Studies and Economics which is evident in their day to day classroom practice
- Inspire, motivate and excite the students about Business Studies and Economics
- Have achieved high rates of progress and attainment in their current school
- Be a ‘learner’ and a reflective practitioner
- Be committed to King Ecgbert’s ethos of high expectations
In this role you will:
- Join a dedicated team of staff at King Ecgbert School are passionately committed to our students’ achievement, personal growth and excellence
- Play a critical role in leading our school to provide outstanding learning and progress
- Join the highly successful Mercia Learning Trust with career opportunities Trust-wide
King Ecgbert School is a highly successful and Ofsted recognised ‘Outstanding’ school which provides a first class education for over 1300 students aged from 11 to 18. We are looking for staff who are enthusiastic and are keen to make a difference. This is an exciting time to join the Mercia Learning Trust, with the Trust recently becoming sponsor of the new Mercia School, currently under construction in Sheffield.
Full details are available on the school website: www.ecgbert.sheffield.sch.uk/Staff-Vacancies We hope that our recruitment pack and website provides you with plenty of information about us. However, should you require any additional information, or would like an informal discussion/visit, please contact us on 0114 235 3855 or email bosullivan@ecgbert.sheffield.sch.uk.
Closing date for applications is Monday 16 October 2017
Interviews are scheduled for week commencing Monday 23 October 2017
Attached documents
About King Ecgbert School
- King Ecgbert School
- Totley Brook Road, Dore, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S17 3QU
- United Kingdom
About King Ecgbert School
King Ecgbert School is a large 11-18 secondary school of roughly 1450 students, including a sixth form of around 380 students. Our school is situated in Dore in the south-west of Sheffield, close to the Peak District. We serve a vibrant and diverse catchment, stretching from the very edge of the city to the very centre, following the Abbeydale corridor; we are a truly comprehensive school.
A 'System Leading School', and part of Mercia Learning Trust, King Ecgbert School is rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, was awarded World Class School status in 2018 and was voted World Class School of the Year in 2019.
Headteacher
Paul Haigh
Values and vision
At King Ecgbert School, we believe in academic excellence for all, showing respect at all times, and having high aspirations and personal goals that go beyond our time in school. We are committed to providing outstanding education for all in a safe, happy and positive learning environment.
Mercia Learning Trust’s mission is:
Working as individual schools, and in partnership, our singular intention is to ensure every pupil, whatever their background, will attend an exceptional school. We believe pupils should enjoy school, feel safe and fully supported, be inspired to learn, develop character and aspiration, and realise their full potential. We are so committed to pupil success and wellbeing that we choose to think of every pupil we serve as if they are our own, and to measure our actions and impact against this.
Ofsted
“Overall, students make outstanding progress. The proportion of students achieving the highest grades at both GCSE and A Level is consistently well above average.”
“Disabled students and those who have special educational needs make outstanding progress as a result of excellent, targeted interventions. Students with autism spectrum conditions receive outstanding care and guidance to support their achievement.”
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