Teacher of Economics

Teacher of Economics

Required January 2021 or sooner if available

MPR/UPR

With an opportunity to apply for Deputy Head of Sixth Form – TLR2 £4652

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of Britain’s top state schools and experience teaching in our expanding Grammar School.  Judged OUTSTANDING in all aspects by OFSTED in October 2014, we are seeking a dynamic and inspirational teacher who has the ability to engage, enthuse and motivate able pupils. You will be passionate about learning and able to demonstrate a range of behaviour management strategies and teaching skills.  You will possess excellent communication skills to teach from Year 9 at GCSE through to A level. We encourage applications from NQT’s or experienced teachers in Economics or Business Studies to join a department which:

• Deliver some outstanding outcomes for young people and is hungry for further success.  Exam results are:

2019 82% A*-B (A level)

2020 88%* A*-B (A level) and 71% 9-7 (GCSE)

• Has a friendly, supportive, talented hard-working teaching team

• Has a strong commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school

In return we can offer:

• The opportunity to work with highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic students

• Commitment to continuing professional career development and support

• The opportunity to work in a caring and nurturing environment and to get involved in a broad spectrum of extra-curricular activities

There is an additional opportunity for suitably experienced candidates to apply for Deputy Head of Sixth Form (Academic).  For an informal chat please contact Dave Goodwin – Head of Sixth Form on 0121-250 5400 extension 208.

If you are interested in working at the leading edge of education, believe that everyone can succeed and are prepared to work hard, we want to hear from you.  For further details and an application pack please visit our website: www.bvgs.co.uk

Informal visits and enquiries are welcome by contacting Michele Wallis, HR Manager at hr@bishopveseys.bham.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Monday 12th October 2020 at 10.00 am.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st October 2020.

Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check together with Identity, Right to Work, Prohibition Order, pre-placement medical and verification of qualification checks are requirements for this post.