Head of Business Studies
Salesian School
Surrey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale / UPS plus TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2024
- Apply by:
- 26 April 2024
Job overview
To commence: September 2024
Salary: Main Scale / Upper Pay Spine (depending on experience)
Closing date for applications: 26th April 2024 - Applications will be reviewed on submission
Salary: Main Scale / UPS + TLR
Salesian School is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to lead the Business department. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and love teaching children then we’d be delighted to hear from you. We are always happy to meet potential applicants prior to interview; please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like any further information or to visit the school.
Pippa Carr
HR Manager
Summary of Responsibilities
Overall Accountability within the curriculum area for:
• The provision of an appropriate, relevant and differentiated curriculum which allows for progression within and across key stages
• The quality of teaching, and the attainment, achievement, behaviour and safety of students The effective management of resources
• The leadership and line management of colleagues
• The successful delivery of the subject in a whole school context, integrating the Catholic ethos of the school and other priorities as appropriate
• The process of self-evaluation and development planning within the curriculum area
Main Duties within the curriculum area
• To keep up to date with national and developments in the curriculum and in pedagogy, and to lead the evaluation and development of the subject
• To prepare and implement an assessment and feedback policy consistent with the school policy and to ensure that appropriate home learning is set and marked and accurate records kept on all students
• To lead the process of assessment for publicly examined courses in accordance with regulations, and to maintain accreditation with the relevant examination and validating bodies
• To co-ordinate with the Director of the PSRP (special resource provision) and the Director of Inclusion to ensure successful inclusion of, and appropriate support for, all students
• To ensure that teachers input and analyse academic data effectively, to inform teaching and learning, the setting of subject specific targets and targeted interventions for students or groups
• To communicate as necessary with parents, including attending relevant Parents’ Meetings.
• To attend subject leaders’ meetings as required and to brief subject staff members as necessary
• To ensure that the policies of the school are implemented by staff, and reflected in the department’s own policies and practice
• To provide information as required by the school’s Examinations Officer, Data Manager or other support staff
• To assist in the recruitment, induction and ongoing professional development of new staff
• To coach, mentor and line manage members of staff, and hold regular meetings to ensure effective communication
• To ensure appropriate cover work is set in the event of a member of the subject’s absence
Teaching:
• To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching and pastoral responsibilities in accordance with the standard classroom teacher job description, and to take a lead in being observed by colleagues.
Other Specific Duties
• To continue personal professional development
• To engage actively in the appraisal process
• To undertake any other duty as directed by the Headteacher.
The Business and Economics Department at Salesian
The Business & Economics department is a dynamic and progressive department, placing learning and teaching at the heart of everything it does. We are a strong and vibrant team which prides itself on delivering the very best outcomes for pupils. The department has an abundance of experience and technical expertise. Not only is our ethos built around ensuring that our lessons are engaging and rigorous, but also that we are ‘going the extra mile’ for all of our pupils. We ensure they receive the very best support within lessons.
We are exceptionally proud of our results:
• Economics A-Level - 94% A*-C
• Business A-Level - 87% A*-C
• GCSE Business - 99% 9 – 5
• L3 BTEC in Enterprise & Entrepreneurship – 100% Distinction* to Merit
• L1/2 BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise – 100% Distinction* to Merit
A Level Business and A Level Economics are very popular subject choices at Key Stage 5. We are also oversubscribed at GCSE and remain one of the most popular option subjects within the school. We are proud to offer a vocational curriculum within the department: the Level 1/2 BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise at Key Stage 4 and the Level 3 BTEC in Enterprise & Entrepreneurship at Key Stage 5.
Extra-curricular activities run by the department include visits for A level students to the Mini Factory in Oxford. Young Enterprise is offered to year 12 as part of our weekly Enrichment afternoon and Salesian has a strong record of success at regional level.
We are proud of our department and look forward to welcoming a colleague who is determined to work hard so that we can continue to raise the achievement of students both academically and spiritually.
Salesian School has an outstanding track record in training and developing middle leaders and senior leaders. Having trained over 30 teachers in the last year alone, we have a wealth of experience in terms of mentoring and developing staff to reach their potential. We pride ourselves on our ability to support and help all staff through every step of their teaching journey.
Salesian School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced CRB checks will be sought prior to appointment
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About Salesian School
Salesian School is characterised by the philosophy of the Salesian founder St John Bosco (1815-1888). He stressed high educational standards and sound moral and religious education. He insisted too on a friendly atmosphere in his schools where the idea of community could be fostered. We strive to ensure that every student experiences personally, a happy atmosphere that will help them to leave the school with a high level of confidence in their own abilities as well as excellent examination results. These goals are delivered through a strong pastoral system, excellent learning and teaching and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, physical and social extra-curricular activities.
It is at the foundation of our values to:
- Develop the whole person - mind, body and spirit
- Ensure relationships are key
- Ensure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the children
- Ensure that everything we do is based on Gospel values
We promise parents and students that we will:
- Ensure that students get the best results they are capable of achieving
- Develop the skills and attributes that students will need to be successful in the world of the future
- Develop the morals and values of our students to help them lead decent Christian lives and go on to promote these values throughout the world
We who work in Salesian Schools state our belief in our young people. We recognise that they come from differing backgrounds but that they are of equal value to God and to us. In the spirit of St John Bosco, we turn our efforts to those who stand in special need because of lack of material or emotional security.
We set out to create in our schools a joyful atmosphere in which the dignity and worth of each pupil and member of staff is recognised, developed and safeguarded. Our schools are noted for an atmosphere of welcome where all feel at home and a sense of safety and security. Staff are willing to be present with the pupils in friendship and to go that one step further, where this is necessary, to meet the needs of young people.
We strive to affirm, develop and challenge the abilities of each. We are concerned with the way in which each person matures within the context of the community. While recognising that national standards have a part to play, in seeking to achieve these, we emphasise the unique path each person will take. Our main criterion is personal worth. We prepare young people to be a positive influence in the places where they live and work with others.
Within our Salesian Schools we foster the spiritual, moral and religious development of our pupils and a lively celebration of prayer. In this, we respect where each one stands and his or her basic freedom to choose. However, we strive to present these important features of school life in a way that speaks to the needs and concerns of our young people.
We recognise that in our present age there are many social and educational tensions that stretch our staff, at times, to breaking point. In our schools, therefore, we undertake to affirm our commitment to and support for each other.
We also recognise that we are part of a network of schools within the Diocese and Local Area. We appreciate and respect the work of colleagues in these schools.
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