Head of Business & Economics
The Bulmershe School
Wokingham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- UPS - According to experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 10 February 2023
Job overview
Head of Business & Economics
Permanent
Full Time
Flexible Working options available
Salary: UPS 1-3 - According to experience
To start immediately
The Bulmershe School are looking to employ an inspirational, well-skilled and enthusiastic Head of Business Studies and Economics to join our Business and Economics Faculty. The candidate should be passionate about delivering the best possible Business curriculum to our students in order to raise their aspirations and attainment. The department is growing rapidly, and we have excellent uptake of Business and Economics at both Key Stage 4 & 5. Our results are strong at A-level, consistently in the top 10% in the country over the past few years.
As the Head of our Business and Economics Faculty, you will take responsibility for providing leadership and management in order to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all.
If you're looking for a role where you can balance work and home life, please get in touch to see what options we can offer you.
Specific duties and responsibilities
• Promote the subject, its importance, and the value that it brings across the school
• Have a good understanding of how well the subject is being delivered and the impact it has on student achievement
• Ensure the planned curriculum is effectively and consistently implemented across the school
• Make sure there is an effective system of assessment that oversees the progress of students to ensure the curriculum has a positive impact on students’ learning
• Establish an effective team and hold regular meetings on the subject; keep staff informed on any developments or changes
• Provide support to staff regarding teaching and learning, resources and planning in the subject area
Person specification
• be an outstanding classroom teacher and have high expectations of all learners
• be able to motivate students of all levels and abilities
• have a flexible approach and be willing to teach a range of business courses from GCSE, A-Level and Vocational
• be willing to develop subject knowledge of Economics
Why join The Bulmershe School
The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed local authority, 11-18 school of approximately 1,400 students, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding.
We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.
How to Apply
- If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working – call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
- Ready to apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
- Email your application and equal opportunities form to the Assistant School Business Manager, Ms Bagley: vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk
The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.
Attached documents
About The Bulmershe School
The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the Woodley community. We are a mixed, Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students aged between 11 and 18, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
We take enormous pride in our caring reputation and anyone who joins our team should be committed to achieving high levels of responsibility, mutual respect and resilience within the safe and nurturing environment of our school community.
The community school was established in 1964 and at present, has around 1,500 students on the roll with 250 pupils enrolled in our growing sixth form.
Headteacher
Amanda Woodfin
Values and Vision
The Bulmershe School is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community where we want students to be happy, self-confident and ambitious thinkers. When students move onto the next exciting stage we want them to be well prepared for life in the 21st Century.
We strive for our vision through students being challenged by remarkable teachers that inspire learners with the love of their subjects and whom encourage curiosity. Our challenging curriculum is strengthened by a broad range of enrichment opportunities which allows each learner to develop their own personal interests and academic potential.
Ofsted report
“Students make good progress overall. The standards they attain in English, mathematics, science and a range of other subjects are at, or above, the national average. The school is improving quickly. Teaching is good and sometimes outstanding. Lessons are well planned and paced so that students are engaged in their learning. Students’ behaviour, both in lessons and around the school, is very good. Students’ very positive attitudes to learning contribute to their good progress in lessons. The school is a harmonious community with good relationships between students and staff. Students feel very safe and the school promotes their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well.”
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