Subject Leader for Accounting

King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is a sixth form college and a member of the Heart of Mercia Trust. As A level specialists, we provide a deep and thorough academic curriculum and help our students to develop excellent independent study skills. Just as important is our broader development curriculum, with almost 100 different clubs, groups and activities operating on a weekly basis, and excellent preparation for careers and HE. Our students come from a great variety of social and cultural backgrounds, and we take pride in supporting them to form an active and friendly community.

We seek a full-time Subject Leader of Accounting to start 30 August 2023. 

Working as part of our energetic, collaborative Accounting team, the post holder will lead teachers and work closely with colleagues across the college. They will plan and deliver the curriculum so that students are inspired and helped to retain the knowledge and build the skills they need to be highly successful.

Every year, just over 160 students study A level Accounting. The role is open to experienced colleagues and also to applicants looking to develop their skills in leadership and management. There is a strong support network in place to help with this.

The College is fully committed to supporting all members of staff through staff development and in-service training.

This is a permanent post, subject to the conditions of service handbook of the Sixth Form Colleges Association. Salary will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges Association teacher staff pay scale, NSP 1 – 9 (£28,125 - £44,256), depending on experience, with an additional responsibility allowance of £2,184 (RA3).

Full requirements for the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification or from the college; email hr@kedst.ac.uk; or access information via the college website: www.kedst.ac.uk.

Please note that CVs cannot be accepted. Applications must be sent electronically in the original format (Word document). 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The college celebrates diversity and aims to recruit a diverse range of staff.