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Head of Economics and Business

Head of Economics and Business

Leighton Park School

Reading

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
18 October 2019

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and confident teacher of Economics and Business to teach A level Economics (AQA board), IB Economics and A level Business (Cambridge International A Level) in the Sixth Form.   You will be expected to contribute fully to the teaching and learning of all students in an enthusiastic and accessible way.  This role would ideally suit a teacher who is looking for a rewarding opportunity as their first Head of Department role or a more experienced Head of Department looking for a new challenge.  A willingness to participate in extra-curricular activities within the department and wider School community is expected. 

Leighton Park School is set in over sixty acres of beautiful parkland near to the heart of Reading. Leighton Park offers a distinctive atmosphere that creates achievement with values, character and community.  Founded on Quaker principles, we seek to inspire each student to fulfil their academic and personal potential and be reflective, purposeful adults.  We appoint candidates who will contribute and thrive in our vibrant community.

The school offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits.  Accommodation may be available.

To apply, please complete the attached application form or download an application pack from our website and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600.

Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.


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Leighton Park School is a successful, forward looking independent (HMC) day and boarding school for approximately 500 pupils aged 11-18 set in 65 acres of magnificent parkland. 

Leighton Park exists to form young people of real character and confidence, with a determined desire to change the world, reflecting the school’s Quaker values. In March 2021 we won the ISA Award for Outstanding Local Community Outreach for the involvement of our students, staff and parents in projects helping those less fortunate and putting our Quaker values into practice.

We are a school that inspires Achievement with Values, Character and Community and academic excellence is the consequence of our approach. Valuing breadth and depth, we are distinguished by excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), Music and Ethical Enterprise. The UK Government’s latest 16-18 league tables reveal Leighton Park to be the best performing School in Berkshire and in the top 1% of English schools. We are one of only eight schools to have always appeared in the top 100. 

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