Subject Leader of Business Studies and Economics

Subject Leader for Business Studies & Economics

Contract:  Full Time, Permanent

Salary:  MPS/UPS + TLR 2b

Start date:  September 2018

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, inspirational and enthusiastic person to lead our Business & Economics departments from September 2018. We expect you to be passionate about ensuring the best possible education for every one of our students and have a track record of raising attainment.

The successful candidate should be:

• An outstanding classroom teacher and have high expectations of all learners.
• Able to demonstrate a positive and creative approach.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to raise our already high standards by creating a successful vision for future progress.
• An excellent role model for students and staff.
• Self motivated and ambitious.
• Committed to pupil achievement and be able to deliver engaging and inspirational lessons in Business Studies.
• Able to deliver a range of lessons including GCSE, A Level and BTEC lessons confidently.
• Have an awareness of the demands & specifications of A Level Economics

We can offer you:

• Excellent career development opportunities including aspirant senior leader training.
• Students that are enthusiastic and keen to learn.
• A positive and successful learning environment.
• A welcoming and dedicated team of trained staff committed to working together to get the highest results for our students.

Tring School is popular and over-subscribed, serving the town of Tring and the surrounding villages. It is a mixed Church of England all-ability school, 1500 on roll, over 300 Post-16. Academic attainment is well above average and improving year on year. The school strives to support and encourage individual growth within a caring community. We have a talented team of staff who are ambitious to become outstanding in all areas of our work. Ofsted Inspection November 2017 stated: ‘Pupils are highly motivated to learn.' ‘Teaching is good overall with outstanding features.’ Our staff overwhelmingly enjoy working in such a great school with wonderful students.

To apply, please complete a teacher application form along with a cover letter and send to C Smith at hr@tringschool.org

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 April 2018

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.