This Business Studies teacher post sits in the IT & Business department at Outwood Academy Adwick, where the successful candidate will help introduce the new T Level in Management and Administration. The work covers teaching at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and building the curriculum, plus raising uptake of business courses at KS4 and KS5. It is open to full or part-time hours and suits a candidate wanting to shape a new subject area. Candidates need a relevant degree and QTS, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Deliver engaging, high-quality Business lessons at KS3, KS4 and KS5 that build students' interest in technology and problem-solving
- Lead the introduction of the T Level in Management and Administration
- Contribute to a broad and balanced curriculum
- Work with the Head of Department and Senior Leadership Team to drive achievement and raise standards
- Support initiatives to increase uptake of Business at KS4 and KS5
- Ensure effective teaching and learning that delivers strong student outcomes
Qualifications
- Degree in a discipline relevant to Business
- Teaching qualification with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience
- Recent and relevant teaching experience, in employment or training
- Experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
Skills & knowledge
- Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Business
- Confident using word processing, email and spreadsheet packages
- Professional manner, relating to students in a pleasant and sympathetic way
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues
What’s offered
- Competitive salary with automatic pay progression
- Enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Extensive CPD, including a minimum of two hours each week
- Progression to Masters level and training via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching
- Workload Charter commitment to a manageable workload
- Enhanced occupational leave
- Flexible family policies
- Employee Assistance Programme