Teacher of Business and Economics
Therfield School
Leatherhead
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMS or Upper as appropriate. A TLR is available for a suitably qualified and experience candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2018
Job overview
Teacher of Business & Economics
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, expanding, and collegiate team as part of the popular subject area covering Business, Economics, Computing and ICT. The Department aims to be flexible in its approach and has certainly experienced a significant degree of change in recent years - characterised both by expansion and innovation. Examination results have been very good in recent years and our wide subject field – GCSE Business, Level 3 BTEC Business, and A Level Economics – provides staff with opportunities to both specialise and experience teaching on a variety of courses. There are good opportunities for team work and staff frequently collaborate in the creation of teaching resources. There is a supportive atmosphere amongst colleagues.
A TLR is available for a suitably qualified and experience candidate
The next steps: If you are interested in the post please contact the school for further information. If you believe you can meet our requirements please apply. You can download an application pack from www.therfield.surrey.sch.uk, or alternatively email jkelly@therfield.surrey.sch.uk .
Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 24th May, 2018, however, we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Therfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure. It is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Attached documents
About Therfield School
Therfield School is a mixed secondary with sixth form based in Leatherhead, Surrey. The school is a non-selective, non-denominational state school with 1,178 students aged 11-18, approximately 236 of whom attend the sixth form.
The school has a partnership with the Leatherhead Responsible Business Network, which provides a range of activities throughout the year to help prepare pupils for the working world. These have included careers fairs and mentoring schemes.
Headteacher
James Malley
Values and vision
Therfield School’s motto is “The best for all – excellence, leadership, opportunity”. There are five core values at the heart of the secondary: respect, responsibility, perseverance, independence and integrity. Teachers encourage students to develop their leadership skills, while fostering in pupils the courage to stand up for what is right as they progress into adult life.
Self-discipline and self-worth are instilled into pupils in order to help them achieve to their full potential. Therfield School wants its young people to grow into remarkable citizens and so develops their skills, knowledge and character alongside their studies.
Leadership and teamwork are key to the school’s ethos and a number of programmes are offered to expand these skills, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, Surrey School Games and World Challenge Expeditions. The secondary holds specialist status in sports, with facilities including a gym, tennis courts and an astroturf pitch.
Ofsted report
“Leaders and managers, including those responsible for governance, are highly ambitious for the success of students. They work hard to ensure that all students are treated equally and that there is no discrimination.”
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