Teacher of Economics

Job Description

For January 2022, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Economics to join our high performing and outstanding department at Avanti Secondary School. The successful applicant should be able to deliver all levels of Economics at GCSE and A Level. This position is suited for an NQT or a teacher with experience looking to develop their career. 

Avanti Secondary School is one of the top performing schools in the country based on GCSE outcomes and has seen an exponential rise in students taking the economics option at both KS4 and KS5. Students enjoy the outstanding teaching within the department, and are closely supported in achieving their academic goals.  Our students are amongst the keenest of learners, who greatly motivate our teachers.

The role encompasses the teaching of economics at GCSE and A level, to support the head of department with development of the curriculum to aid our learners, to actively contribute to the promotion and support of the subject within the school e.g. enterprise days, trips, assemblies etc.

What will you do?

• Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate 

• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn

• Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly 

• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils

• Be responsible for improving your teaching through participating fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or as developed as an outcome of your Performance Management 

• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures

For a more comprehensive list of the job responsibilities, please download the Job Description.

What are we looking for?

• An outstanding practitioner within the classroom.

• Someone who can inspire students though their teaching, and develop the potential of students to achieve their expectations. 

• Has strong subject knowledge and communicates well. 

• Who has good attention to detail and an innovative approach to delivering the curriculum 

• Someone who is supportive of their colleagues

We are looking for an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas lead by example and act as a strong role model to students. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team who strive to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations.

Please see the Job Description for more information on the essential criteria and skills required for the role.

Why should you apply?

You will be working in a fantastic environment. Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place. 

• TPS pension scheme

• Development opportunities

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Services Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. 

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.