Teacher of Business and/or Economics

CATS College London is a co-educational independent day and boarding school serving international students aged 15+. The College specialises in preparing students for pre-university exams, including Key Stage 4 Maths, A Levels and the University Foundation Programme (UFP). There are approximately two hundred and fifty students on roll, class size average is nine, and students take part in an extensive range of extra-curricular activities including leadership awards and national/international competitions. The College is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and was most recently (May 2019) rated "Good". It is located in Bloomsbury Square at the heart of London and counts among its neighbours some of the world’s greatest centres of education, art, fashion and finance.

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional who is able to plan, prepare and teach engaging Business lessons (appointed applicant’s timetable will be largely AQA A Level Business).  These lessons will enthuse and inspire students, promote life-long learning skills through the effective use of pedagogy and take into account the individual learning needs of our students: the ability to differentiate your teaching and manage varying abilities must be exceptional. In return, we can offer you:  

• A vibrant working environment focused on student outcomes and university entrance.  

• An opportunity to grow your teaching practice within a committed leadership and teaching team.  

• An attractive salary.  

• Excellent professional development opportunities.

Desirable applicants should have:

• Qualified teachers (holding QTS) with a proven record of outstanding teaching and those who are seeking their first appointment (as an NQT), or

• A minimum 2 years’ experience of teaching Key Stage Five/ A Level Mathematics in a secondary school environment.

• An ability to teach Economics is desirable, but not essential. 

• Subject enthusiasm/ expertise and knowledge on how to support EAL/ESL students to make rapid progress. 

*Additional Pastoral leadership responsibility is available for the right candidate with suitable experience. Please do let us know your Head of Year leadership experience in your supporting statement, if applicable.

ABOUT CATS COLLEGES

In the context of international education, the name CATS is known and loved by generations of learners and is synonymous with excellence. Originally, CATS was an acronym for Cambridge Arts, Technology and Science, representing the focus of the founding colleges based in the city. However, today, CATS Colleges, is much broader, it brings together a number of schools in four countries (UK, US, Canada and China). Its portfolio includes independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer schools all with the common purpose of “inspiring the next generation of world shapers.”