Teacher of Economics & Business

ABOUT GUILDHOUSE SCHOOL

Guildhouse School, located in the heart of Bloomsbury in central London, is a boarding school for ages 15+ that provides an immersive international environment for ideas and creativity, where students are empowered to make a positive impact on our world. The school offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience, with small class sizes, to students from all over the world. Housed in three beautiful grade two listed buildings, the school is the only high school in Europe to have a Bloomberg Business Lab. Students at Guildhouse School are studying for A levels and University Foundation Programmes and preparing for admission to universities across the UK and abroad. We pride ourselves on our approach to high quality and personalised teaching and learning experiences, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. Our ethos and culture for students is ‘Work Hard, Aim High & Be Kind’. 

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB 

The post holder will develop, deliver, and support academic programmes in line with agreed standards and policies. Teaching will include traditional A-Level, alongside the school’s own University Foundation Programme and Pre-A level programme. The post holder will plan, prepare and teach lessons which enthuse and inspire students, and promote enjoyment of learning. They will effectively use a variety of teaching styles, having regard to the individual learning needs of students. They will select and sequence appropriate materials, resources and approaches according to the course type and learners. The post holder will also discharge the duties of a Form (Personal) Tutor within the school. There is also an expectation to participate and engage with the school’s extra and co-curricular provision, enriching student’s learning experience and development of skills outside the classroom. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

 As a subject teacher:

 • To assess, track and provide relevant and timely formative feedback on achievement, progress and developmental needs to students, academic and other managers/colleagues, including student records and integrate this into weekly and termly planning. 

• To set, evaluate, and mark promptly a range of formative and summative assessments as appropriate for students including diagnostic tests, coursework, homework and examinations in accordance with the School’s Assessment and Marking Policy and procedures and to record marks and grades on School’s systems as requested, 

• To write half-termly student reports with clear formative comments as to how to improve work, by deadlines given, and provide regular estimated grades and feedback on tests as required.

• To complete associated and administrative tasks to deadlines, as directed.

• To ensure lessons are in line with Schemes of Work and their respective objectives, and that these are shared with students. To give feedback on materials, courses and lessons to academic and other managers/colleagues as required.

• To develop materials and resources. Implement, support and/or lead in the production and improvement of Schemes of Work as appropriate and undertake other academic project work as directed. 

• To provide work for supervised study when a student has not completed assignments, notify Curriculum Director or relevant staff, and ensure work is marked promptly. 

As a personal tutor:

 • To induct students appropriately, to provide academic advice, counselling, educational guidance, and tutorial support to students, including individual learning plans as directed. 

• To monitor students’ attendance and behaviour and follow up as appropriate, in accordance with the School’s Behaviour and Attendance policies. 

• To encourage students to participate in all sports and social activities. 

• To deliver the Personal Development (PSHE) curriculum. 

• To deal with student issues/emergencies as and when they arise. 

• To promote intercultural understanding and be flexible to specific cultural needs of students. 

 Please note, the above is not an exhaustive list and a full job description may be shared upon request.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will need to:

• Be supportive of the aims, ethos and mission statement of the school, both inside and outside the classroom. 

• Be proactive rather than reactive in approach and can act on own initiative.

• Take responsibility and ownership for work issues and problems of a primary operational nature.

• Implement improvements to work processes and practices within his/her remit. 

• In conjunction with the headteacher and other staff, contribute to the establishment of best practices that can be shared across other schools within the CGS Group. 

• Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrates a positive attitude. 

• Suggest and where appropriate implement solutions appropriate to student and staff situations. 

• Gathers facts and analyses situations in objective, accurate and organised fashion. 

• Have positive, professional relationships with students, staff and parents/agents.

• Project appropriate professional image. 

• Speak clearly, sensitively and persuasively when interacting with internal personnel.

• Keep line manager and team informed of progress or difficulties. 

• Balance the normal demands or a range of work and responsibilities without disruption to other team members or school staff. 

• Prioritise conflicting demands. 

• Remain balanced, rational and tolerant in dealing with others at all times. 

• Demonstrate a clear empathy with students and staff and understands their needs. 

• Show awareness of issues pertaining to working in a multi-cultural environment. 

• Understand the demands of working within a market-led organisation. 

• Be comfortable with the use of Microsoft Office and other applications. 

• Be enthusiastic about the use of technology in the classroom. 

• Have a good level of written and spoken English. 

• Have problem-solving abilities. 

• Be accurate and have good timekeeping. 

• Support an open and supportive team climate. 

• Meet deadlines and be able to be flexible when situations demand. 

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS GROUP 

Guildhouse School is part of the school’s division of the CGS Group. We operate a number of different brands across in the UK and across the world. We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and learning. 

AND FINALLY 

Guildhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form and be subject to online checks which may include social media.