Teacher of Business and Economics
Strode's College
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,937 - £38,364 plus £994 Fringe allowance.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2017
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2017
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a full time teacher of A Level Business Studies and Economics and Level 3 BTEC Business Studies with some tutorial responsibility for a suitably qualified candidate for September 2017. This permanent position is a main scale post (£22,937- £38,364) with an additional London Fringe allowance of £994 per annum.
The Business and IT Department comprises of Level 3 provision in Business Studies, Economics and IT and Level 2 provision in Business Studies. Its current staffing complement consists of 5 full-time and 3 part-time teachers.
Almost 200 students currently study A1/A2 Business (AQA), A1/A2 Economics (EDEXCEL) or A1/A2 ICT (OCR) with a further 200 studying L3 BTECs in either Business Studies or IT. In addition, L2 BTEC Business is taught to approximately 20 students.
A Level Examination results have been in line with the national averages and some of the courses within the Department enjoy success rates above the national averages. Value-added measures of performance show many students performing consistently at or above their expected level of achievement. A number of students proceed to first degrees in
Business or Economics and related subjects or into Business and IT Apprenticeships.
The Business and IT Department is located in the Tercentenary Building and benefits from discreet teaching and learning facilities with interactive whiteboards and appropriate software in every classroom as well as designated IT rooms including an additional teaching room specifically for BTEC IT. Teachers in the Department have their own workspaces in the purpose-built office accommodation within the teaching block, and most teaching staff are provided with their own laptop.
The Department runs various trips and visits to support students’ learning as well as extra-curricular activities including Young Enterprise and the £10 Challenge and a residential trip to New York.
There is a strong culture of student support within the Business and IT Department and the College as a whole. Students studying Business and IT are encouraged to make full use of the whole of the well-resourced College.
IT facilities, and the Library and Learning Resources Centre has an extensive collection of subject-related resources and maintains a subscription to a range of subject resources.
Closing Date: The closing date for applications to reach the College is midday on Monday May 8th 2017
Interviews: will be held during week commencing Monday 15th May 2017.
About Strode's College
- Strode's College
- High Street, Egham
- Surrey
- TW20 9DR
- United Kingdom
Strode’s College, part of Windsor Forest Colleges Group, offers an exceptional sixth form learning experience in the heart of Egham. Seamlessly blending 300 years of history and tradition with modern facilities, inspirational teaching, successful results and exceptional support, the College is dedicated to helping every student fulfil their potential and create their future. The College also offers a diverse range of courses for adults, from accredited training programmes to recreational courses.
Group Principal & Chief Executive
Kate Webb
About Windsor Forest Colleges Group
It's a fantastic time to join the team at Windsor Forest Colleges Group.
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is a leading education provider in the south-east, which was formed through a partnership between East Berkshire College and Strode’s College in Egham. Delivering high quality education and training to over 8,000 students and businesses each year, we offer state of the art learning environments at our three main campuses: Langley College, Strode's College and Windsor College.
Join our friendly team and you’ll not only have a rewarding career, but you’ll also become part of a forward-thinking community, which is dedicated to helping its staff as well as its students develop their skills and fulfill their potential.
Our mission is to inspire ambition and make a positive difference to lives through learning. We are keen to recruit talented individuals who are passionate about helping us to deliver the highest standards of education and training to local people, communities and businesses. In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where everyone’s skills and ideas are valued and respected.
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