Business Studies Teacher with Department Responsibility

Garth Hill College; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Business Studies Teacher with department responsibility. This role offers the opportunity to inspire students in a supportive and vibrant environment, contributing to their academic and personal growth. The position allows for flexibility in hours, catering to a part-time schedule, and includes a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. With excellent professional development opportunities, this is a chance to join a friendly team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive working environment

On-site gym

Professional development opportunities

Large sports field

Dedicated sports hall

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to teach Computer Science is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the subject leader in leadership and management of the department.
• Teach part-time Business Studies and support curriculum development.

Skills

Business Studies

Teaching

Computer Science

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Business Studies or related field

Job description

Business Studies Teacher with Department Responsibility

• Employer: Garth Hill College
• Salary: TEACHER PAY SCALE (Fringe) PLUS TLR 2A £3,391 for a suitably qualified/experienced candidate
• Location: Garth Hill College, Bull Lane, Bracknell
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 0.4 - 0.6fte.
• Closing Date: 16/05/2025 at 09:00
• Reference: Sec/25/312357

Are you a talented educator with a big heart who shares our commitment to excellence and achieving the very best for all our pupils?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and committed teacher to the position of Business Studies Teacher with some department responsibility. The ability to teach Computer Science in addition is highly desirable but not essential. We are looking for someone to teach part-time 0.4 - 0.6fte (eg. two or three days a week), although we can be a little flexible on the hours worked.

For suitably qualified candidates the role will involve supporting the subject leader of Business and Computing in the leadership and management of the department including curriculum, teaching and learning and assessment and to deputise in their absence.

Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive, friendly school. (Ofsted, October 2024)

Garth Hill is a happy and vibrant place of learning with a strong team ethos, excellent facilities and an exceptional professional development programme with great opportunities for further career development.

• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Large Sports Field
• Dedicated Sports Hall
• Four period day with 75 minute lessons
• Highly effective behaviour and inclusion system with ‘send out’ and support
• Centralised detentions to reduce teacher workload
• Superb CPD including from our outstanding ‘Teaching and Learning Team’
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• On-site gym with rowing machines, cross trainer, spin bikes and free weights

We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.

Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk. You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.

Only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS AT 09H00 ON 16 MAY 2025

Please Note: Applications may be dealt with on receipt which may cause this position to close earlier than stated.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.

Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.

References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.