Teacher of Business and/or Economics
Faringdon Community College
Faringdon, Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 1st January 2018
- Apply by:
- 27 November 2017
Job overview
Teacher of Business and/or Economics
Temporary part time post (0.5 or 0.6 FTE over 3/4 days)
(Would consider job share applications)
Required from: 1st January 2018
Faringdon Community College (FCC) is an “outstanding” school (OFSTED 2008), a successful and well-established 11-18 co-educational secondary comprehensive school, which embraces the idea of lifelong learning and community education. The school has an excellent local reputation and is known for inspiring exciting teaching and learning where teachers are supported and encouraged to help every student to achieve individual success and realise their potential.
As a dynamic organisation, we are always looking for new ideas and ways forward. The strong and motivated team of teaching and non-teaching staff are committed to providing the best education they can and have an energy and enthusiasm which makes FCC a rewarding place to work.
Faringdon Community College is part of the Faringdon Academy of Schools, an eight school multi-academy trust, which was established on 1st April 2012.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated, hardworking, enthusiastic and passionate teacher of Business and/or Economics who can inspire students of all ages and abilities. The successful applicant will be required to teach KS3 and KS4 Business. The opportunity of teaching A Level Business and/or Economics for a suitably qualified/experienced applicant is also available.
All applicants are welcome, including NQTs, as a full induction and support programme will be given. Two separate posts could be created and although our preference would be for one appointment, consideration will be given to applicants who are seeking a job share appointment.
If you have any questions, would like any further information or would like to arrange an informal visit to the school please contact our Academy HR Admin Manager or email academyhr@faringdon.academy who will put you in contact with the Subject Leader.
An application form and applicants’ pack, giving further details, for the above post can be found on our website: http://www.faringdon.academy
Please return your completed application form, along with a letter of interest outlining your suitability for the position, by noon on Monday 27th November 2017 to academyhr@faringdon.academy
Closing date: noon on Monday 27th November 2017
Interview date: Friday 1st December 2017
Faringdon Academy of Schools is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check and undertake safeguarding training as part of their job role.
Attached documents
About Faringdon Community College
Faringdon Community College opened under its current name in 2000, having previously been known as Tollington Secondary Modern School. Located in the town of Faringdon, Oxfordshire, the school provides a co-educational secondary education for students aged 11-18.
In 2012, the school became part of the Faringdon Academy of Schools, alongside seven others. The Faringdon Academy of Schools includes institutions at all stages of children’s education and allows providers in the local area to work more closely together.
Faringdon Community College provides for around 1,500 secondary and sixth-form students.
Headteacher
Phil Bevan
Values and vision
Faringdon Community College considers its ultimate goal to be academic success for pupils. Teachers seek to achieve this by instilling a work ethic and a sense of personal responsibility in students, as well as recognising and harnessing the innate individualism and talents of each young person.
As a part of Faringdon Academy of Schools, the school has strong ties to the local community and seeks to develop connections with local institutions for the benefit of students.
Ofsted report
“There has been a strong focus on raising the quality of teaching and the proportion of good or better lessons is increasing. Most teaching is good and some is outstanding. Excellent relationships between teachers and students, and between students themselves, contribute to a positive atmosphere for learning and there is very good individual support for students in lessons."
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