Head of Department - Economics and Business Studies

Dr Challoner's High School is a leading selective state grammar school for girls, with a strong academic tradition and an ambitious outlook for the future.  The school has a broad vision for education and is characterised by a highly purposeful pursuit of personal bests with a keen sense of fun bubbling under the surface.  Challoner’s girls are articulate, courteous, sparky, hard-working and achieve highly in all areas.  The school is graded Outstanding by Ofsted and gained the Exceptional Schools Award.  

We are seeking an inspirational teacher of A level Economics and Business Studies to join our Humanities Faculty.    Economics and Business Studies are proving to be increasingly popular at A Level and it will be a very rewarding department to lead, building on an already strong foundation.  This is a great opportunity to teach fabulous students in a supportive and friendly environment.  We might be able to tailor this role to the successful candidate to a certain extent.  If you would like to find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us.  

Within the Challoner’s High Humanities Faculty you will experience:

• Exceptional students who consistently attain outstanding results and make teaching an absolute pleasure

• A positive place to work with excellent facilities and IT resources

• A supportive and highly capable and committed teaching team 

• Excellent opportunities for professional development, including a proactive and highly regarded CPD programme which includes supporting the development of middle leaders across the school

• London Fringe allowance

• Subsidised gym membership; staff discounts at local shops and restaurants in Little Chalfont, and two week October half term

• The best advert however for working at Dr Challoner’s High School will always be our hugely rewarding students

Responsible to Head of Department

Salary / Allowances applicable MPS plus TLR 2.2 £4,487 pa

Start Date September 2019

Application Deadline Noon,  Thursday 28th  March

Interview Date Monday 1st April

An information pack is available from the Vacancies section of the school website or from adele.cook@challonershigh.com

Informal visits to the school are welcome

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and those interested in job-sharing.

Dr Challoner’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Please refer to our website where you can view our Child Protection and Safeguarding, Recruitment and Equalities 

 Policies; all of our polices are available at www.challonershigh.com

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.