Head of Economics and Business
Tes Schools Recruitment
Reading
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- Expired
- Salary:
- In accordance with the School Pay Scale for Teachers Range
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter
- Apply by:
- 24 March 2023
Job overview
Tes is supporting the appointment of a Head of Economics and Business to join a school based in Reading.
Founded in 1646, the school is a leading independent day school of circa 800 students from ages 11 to 18. From September 2023, the school will welcome a co-educational intake into Year 7. The school is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.
The school employs more than 180 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.
An enthusiastic and inspiring Economist with outstanding subject knowledge is required from September 2023 to lead this excellent department. You will teach their Sixth Form students following the Edexcel Economics and Business syllabi.
The department has a reputation for excellence in teaching and learning and a record of examination success. During summer 2022, 46% of students achieved A* grades, 81% achieved A*-A and 100% achieved A*-C grade. Both Economics and Business are very well resourced and Economics is particularly popular at the school.
The ideal candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, have a good degree in a relevant discipline; be able to teach both Economics and Business to A Level and demonstrate vision and leadership attributes.
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the co-curricular offerings of the departments and the wider life of the school, to which your energy, warmth and pastoral instincts will lend themselves.
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.
Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role.
To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context.
Please include REF: LC18103448 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.
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- Tes Schools Recruitment
- 70 Grays Inn Road, Holborn
- London
- WC1X 8NH
- United Kingdom
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