Teacher of Economics
Chigwell School
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive plus benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 3 October 2022
Job overview
Chigwell School is seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Economics to join our highly successful school. This post is a full time or part time, permanent position required from January 2023.
Economics is an extremely popular A Level choice at Chigwell. Students follow the OCR specification. The department encourages academic excellence and independent, thoughtful and well-balanced economists and has a strong history of pupils progressing to university to study economics and business-related degree courses. Our students are highly motived and eager to learn. This post would suit an enthusiastic and talented ECT or more experienced teacher looking for career development. The ability to offer a second subject (Mathematics) would be desirable.
Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a very supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development, pupils are enthusiastic, co-operative and able, and colleagues get on well together. There is a strong sense of community.
We are located in the picturesque village of Chigwell just 10 miles from central London with good transport links by underground (Central Line), road and local bus routes. Close to the edge of Epping Forest, we enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful landscaped grounds with excellent facilities.
For further details on this position and a Job Description please visit our website http://www.chigwell-school.org/vacancies/. Applicants should complete the Application Form available from the website and email to the Human Resources Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org.
The Head of Economics, Mr James Harley, will be happy to answer any questions; he can be contacted at the School by telephone 020 8501 5732 or by e-mail to jharley@chigwell-school.org
Closing date: 3rd October 2022
Applications will be considered upon receipt therefore early applications are encouraged. Candidates will be contacted by telephone or email to attend an interview if required. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.
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About Chigwell School
Chigwell School is an independent, mixed, Church of England all-through day and boarding school for four to 19-year-olds, located in Chigwell, Essex. The school has just over 1060 pupils.
The school can trace its history back to 1629, when it was founded originally as a boys’ school. It is run as an educational charity, overseen by a board of governors who are also trustees of that charity.
Headmaster
Mr Damian King
Values and vision
Chigwell School’s motto is: “aut viam inveniam aut faciam”, a Latin phrase which means literally, “Either I shall find a way or I will make one". In-keeping with this, the school wants its students to develop a “determined, independent spirit, taking responsibility for themselves, their relationships with others, and the world around us”.
The school defines its mission as aiming to cultivate a learning community that aspires to excellence in all aspects of life, including: spiritual intellectual, moral, cultural, social and emotional aspects.
Chigwell School aims to provide a rounded education in the broadest sense, encouraging pupils to develop and discover talents and interests across and beyond the curriculum in order to help them to play a full part in the life of the school, and go on to make a positive contribution to the world.
The school hopes to be a community in which pupils develop a love of learning and are challenged to think critically, and with creative curiosity, for themselves.
ISI report
“Pupils’ personal development is excellent throughout the school. They are tolerant and appreciate non-material aspects of life. Pupils display maturity and they respect others, regardless of background or personal characteristics. They have highly developed cultural awareness and a developed understanding of British characteristics.”
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