Teacher of Economics & Business Studies

Bloxham School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and talented Economics and Business teacher to work within the Economics and Business Studies department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach A-level Economics, GCSE Business Studies, A Level Business Studies and CTEC Business Studies depending on qualifications, interest and experience.

Economics and Business Studies at Bloxham School

The department has three full-time experienced and one part time member of staff who each have their own classroom. There is also an adjacent department office that provides a workspace and a wellresourced library of teaching resources. Currently 160 Bloxham School students’ study within our department with many more taking part in the extracurricular opportunities we offer. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking department teaching a variety of subjects with the opportunity to widen your experience further through our extracurricular business activities. The department has close links with local businesses, leaders and entrepreneurs. Past visits locally include Prodrive, Pure Gym and Jaguar Land Rover and internationally to New York, Dubai and Singapore. Every year we host an Apprentice Challenge competition for prep schools and the department holds a business focus day where all students have the opportunity to meet with business leaders and entrepreneurs. The department has been highly commended for “empowering young entrepreneurs” by Muddy Stilettos.

Academic Courses

A Level Economics (Edexcel)

A Level Business Studies (Edexcel)

Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business

GCSE Business Studies (Edexcel)

Extra-Curricular

Mini MBA:

The Mini MBA is a level 3 equivalent qualification offered as an enrichment activity to Bloxham Sixth Formers to offer them the opportunity to develop skills for the modern workplace. The qualification has been developed in conjunction with the Dean of the Business School at Buckingham University.

Young Enterprise:

The Bloxham Young Enterprise Team won “Oxfordshire Company of the Year” and have promoted their book on climate change through an exert on South today and through collaboration with Victoria Prentice local Member of Parliament.

Investment Club:

Students in Lower School have the opportunity to learn about the stock market and the wider economy through participation in investment club. Last year we placed 16th out of thousands of schools internationally in the Wharton Investment Competition.

Financial Education:

Students complete the level 2 certificate in financial education credited from the London Institute of Banking and Finance.

Job Description:

• Teach Economics and Business Studies at GCSE and A Level.

• Play an active role in the extra-curricular life of the Department, including contributing to off-timetable workshops, extension programmes, competitions, trips, open days etc.

• Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including setting and marking internal examinations, assisting in moderation of coursework, attending departmental meetings, and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Head of Department.

• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observations and active participation in continuing professional development.

Essential Criteria

• Have excellent academic qualifications and subject knowledge

• Be keen to convey passion for Economics and Business Studies to pupils

• Be capable of delivering dynamic and effective lessons to the full age and ability range taught by the department

• Demonstrate a positive rapport with pupils

• Have highly effective communication skills for dealing with pupils, parents, teachers, and support staff

• Be organised, energetic and self-directed

• Have a sharp and progressive vision of the subject and of teaching and learning in a popular department within the school