Teacher of Economics (Full-Time or Part-Time)

About the role

We are looking to appoint a full time or part time, ambitious and experienced Teacher of Economics to work in our already over-subscribed school that opened in September 2019.

We are seeking applications from candidates with experience of teaching a range of qualifications up to and including KS5.

Key accountabilities associated with this role include:

• To teach across the full range of ages and abilities (KS4 and KS5)

• To monitor and evaluate students’ progress in line with school policies, leading on actions within designated classes to address underachievement

• To maintain an excellent knowledge of subjects taught, coupled with powerful subject pedagogy to inspire and interest students in their learning and address misunderstandings.

• To plan and deliver effective lessons that build on students’ prior attainment, promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity in accordance with the school policy on teaching and learning, and adhere to the subject specification and relevant schemes of learning.

• To maintain good order and discipline in line with the school’s behaviour policy by setting demanding expectations for students’ learning behaviour at all times, establishing a purposeful working atmosphere in your classroom, making full use of the rewards system to encourage excellent work and positive attitudes and applying sanctions according to our behaviour policy where necessary.

• To know how and when to differentiate appropriately and routinely review your lesson delivery particularly in relation to content and relevance for students of varying abilities.

Further details regarding the skills, knowledge, experience and personal attributes we are looking for can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

However, we are particularly keen to hear from those who:

• have a proven track record of enhancing the quality of teaching and learning through imparting detailed subject knowledge via the delivery of innovative and inspirational lessons.
• can teach across the full range of ages and abilities
• can work collaboratively with colleagues, taking a leading role in developing and the implementation of schemes of work to support student progress
• are familiar with, and take into account, students’ prior levels of attainment, using them to plan lessons and set challenging, but achievable targets for future improvements
• set high expectations for students’ behaviour by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere that is conducive to learning
• can analyse data on student progress, achievement and attainment in line with school policy and practice
• make the education of students their first concern and thrive on being accountable for achieving the highest possible standards of work and conduct
• can effectively communicate both orally and in writing with students, staff, parents/carers and trustees
• are keen to play an active role in the wider school community, supporting our ethos and values

In return, you will have access to our staff benefits package including:

• An annual Flex Day to be taken on a day of your choice (with an additional day granted for every 4 years of service)
• Free parking on site
• Free use of the school gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our in-house team of Mental Health First Aiders
• Buddy system for new staff
• access to mentoring and CPD opportunities
• Regular staff socials
• Discounts with local businesses
• An opportunity to work with friendly and welcoming colleagues in a modern, aesthetically pleasing and forward-thinking environment.

The ethos of our school focuses on enabling every student and staff member to make outstanding progress. As such, you will be supported in your role, giving you the opportunity to enhance your skills and accelerate your career.

If you share our belief that young people have the right to a transformational educational experience that will enable them to fulfil their potential and realise their ambitions, then we look forward to hearing from you.

At KWS, we understand the value of having a workforce that reflects and represents our multi-ethnic student body from an equality, diversity and inclusivity perspective. We therefore welcome and embrace applications from all backgrounds.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and visitors to share this commitment. This post will require a Full Enhanced, with List Checks, Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

As part of our selection and appointment process, and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we are required to conduct online searches on all candidates in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the selection and appointment process.

Applications will be shortlisted throughout the process, and we may interview and close the advert early if we are in a position to recruit a suitable candidate. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply early.