Teacher of Business and Economics (0.4 FTE)
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Derbyshire
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 13 June 2020
Job overview
Teacher of Business and Economics (0.4 FTE)
Permanent
The successful applicant will join a highly skilled and committed group of teachers who have in recent years raised the achievement in the department to a very high level. The department offers GCSE Business, GCE Business, GCE Economics and BTEC Level 3 Business. The students have consistently enjoyed great success at both KS4 and KS5 (see results below). The department uses the Edexcel specification for all courses.
The department has recently expanded to offer a greater number of places to A level students in both Economics and Business which is evidence of the increasing popularity of both subjects as well as the department. We endeavour to make Business and Economics accessible, relevant and enjoyable to all our students by incorporating a wide range of teaching and learning strategies; individualised and group work, independent and group research, debates, presentations and whole class teaching.
The department also offers opportunities for students to compete in the Student Investor Challenge, Target 2.0 and it leads the schools’ Young Enterprise Scheme. Industry and local business links are well established however the department is constantly looking to further these.
The position offers the opportunity to work in a committed and experienced teaching team that is continuously striving to achieve the best it can for its students and to assist in the development of teaching and learning strategies as well as schemes of work.
The position requires the ability to teach Business at level 2 and level 3 and Economics at A level standard to a group of highly motivated students.
Key Stage 5 Results 2019
GCE Business Studies: A*/A 29%, A*-B 72%, A*-C 93%, A*-E 100% (VA above average)
GCSE Economics: A*/A 27%, A*-B 81%, A*-C 96%, A*-E 100% (VA well above average)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business: D*-D% 50%, D*-M% 87%, D*-P% 100.0% (VA average)
Key Stage 4 Results 2019
GCSE Business Studies: 21% 9 - 8, 72% 9 - 4, 100% 9-1
We appreciate that this is an unprecedented time we are recruiting in and understand this may cause candidates to feel anxious about the process and certainly how starting the role will look when schools reopen. At QEGS we are committed to ensuring the successful candidate is kept in close contact prior to commencing the role. There will be a supportive staff induction to ensure your time with us starts as smoothly as possible at this unusual time.
The appointment is subject to a clear DBS check to an enhanced level.
Applications are welcomed by NQTS set to pass their qualification this summer.
If require any further information please contact me via e-mail at walkerl@queenelizabeths.derbyshire.sch.uk or by telephoning the school 01335 343685.
If you would like to apply please apply via TES.
Closing date for applications: 14th June 2020
Proposed Interview date: 19th June 2020
You will be contacted to confirm if you have been successful / unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.
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About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
- The Green Road, Ashbourne
- Derbyshire
- DE6 1EP
- United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is an 11-18 Comprehensive school in the picturesque town of Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
The school has two sites very close to each other. The Green Road Campus and the Boothby Campus. Sixth Form lessons are taught at the Boothby campus which is approximately 500 yards away from the Green Road campus. The majority of the school site is relatively new with a more recently opened teaching, canteen and sports changing facility opened in September 2024.
Students are admitted at age 11 from a large number of feeder primary schools, spread from Hartington in the north to Sudbury in the south. Primary schools vary in size from those with just two teachers to a much larger town school. Transition is therefore a key priority and the Head of Year 7 works hard to ensure a well designed mix in forms and teaching groups.
In Year 7 all classes begin as mixed prior attainment with special educational needs students receiving extra support. Approximately 2% of the school population have an Education and Health Care Plan.
At Key Stage 4 all students currently study English, Maths, Science, Religious Studies, a Humanity, PSHE and PE. Additional option blocks supplemented by advice and interviews, ensure that all receive a balanced curriculum. Accreditation at Key Stage 4 is either GCSE or vocational qualifications. Our location and local employment opportunities influence our curriculum offer with Creative and Digital Media, Agriculture, Childcare, Engineering and Construction all on offer in Yrs10-11.
Approximately 65% of our students continue into the Sixth Form studying a range of A Level and BTEC courses. We are particularly proud of the performance of our students at Sixth Form level where we regularly feature amongst the highest achieving schools in the Country. Most Sixth Formers progress to higher education. Sixth form students play an important role in the life of the school by volunteering in the school and local community.
The management of the school is based on departments and Year Groups. Heads of Year and Deputy Heads of Year meet on a regular cycle to discuss pastoral issues. That work is then co-ordinated by the leadership team of Head, a Deputy Head and 5 Assistant Heads.
The school converted to Academy Status in July 2012 and formed a Multi-Academy Trust in 2017. The school was inspected by OFSTED in October 2014 and judged to be 'Good'. Ofsted monitoring inspections in 2018 and 2024 have all maintained the 'Good' judgement. However, we are not complacent and the school has a number of exciting projects intended to develop learning and to enhance opportunities for staff. These whole school and trust-wide projects offer opportunities for new staff to join in developing initiatives and we hope to benefit from your experience in other establishments.
Our students cover the full ability range and come from all walks of life. A small number exhibit some challenging behaviour. However, most are committed to learning and help to make Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School a rewarding place in which to work or study.
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