Teacher of Economics

Epsom College Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom College, a vibrant independent school, seeks a Teacher of Economics. The role involves teaching GCSE and A Level, contributing to departmental development, and engaging in co-curricular activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Excellent degree in Economics or related subject.
• Ability to teach GCSE and A Level.

Responsibilities

• Teach 21 lessons of 50 minutes over a six-day timetable.
• Assess pupils’ work frequently and inform future planning.
• Enhance teaching quality through collaboration and mentoring.

Skills

Team Player

Adaptability

Assessment Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Economics

Job description

Epsom College

Surrey

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Job overview

Epsom College, a vibrant and highly successful independent co-educational day and boarding school on the edge of Epsom Downs, is seeking to appoint an experienced Teacher of Economics.

The successful candidate will possess an excellent degree in Economics, or related subject, demonstrate the ability to teach GCSE and A Level, display a willingness to be involved in all aspects of departmental development and be a dedicated team player who strives for excellence and leads by example.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The successful applicant for this post will be expected to:

·Teach a timetable allocation (currently 21 lessons of 50 minutes over a six-day timetable);

· Contribute to the successful teaching of the subject in years 12 to 13, adapting and reassessing lesson plans to meet specific student needs, liaising with the Academic Support Department as necessary;

· Be responsible for the processes of assessment, recording and reporting for the pupils in their charge;

· Assess pupils’ work frequently in line with Departmental and school policy and use the results to inform future planning, teaching and curricular development;

· Be familiar with school assessment and reporting procedures and prepare and present informative, helpful and accurate reports to parents both in writing and at parent consultation evenings;

· Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider College through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development;

· Consolidate and extend learning, encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own learning;

· Set high expectations for all pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximise their achievement;

· Use positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect that allows pupils to feel safe and secure and promotes their self-esteem;

· Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including setting and marking examinations, writing Schemes of Work, attending departmental meetings, and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Head of Department;

· Play an active role in the co-curricular life of the Department, including contributing to support sessions, extension programmes, competitions, trips, open days, prep school events;

· Contribute to the school wide co-curricular programme as requested by the Assistant Head: Total Curriculum. This may include coaching sport at the appropriate level or delivering activity programmes over the six day working week;

· Work as a tutor in either the Lower School, or in a day or boarding house;

· Adhere to, and promote, all College policies and procedures;

· Undertake any other reasonable task as directed by the Head, Deputy Head Academic or Head of Department

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The College has grown significantly in the past seven years, with pupil numbers rising 40% as the result of the opening of our Lower School in 2016, and growth throughout the rest of the College. We admit pupils into Years 7, 9, and 12, and each year around 220 new children join our community, with an average of five pupils applying for every space.

Epsom is a happy school. Almost all our pupils remain with us for their A-levels, and staff retention is equally strong. Around 60% of staff live onsite, which lends the College a real sense of community and togetherness.

From 8am until 6pm, our 72-acre campus is alive with learning; academic lessons also take place on Saturday mornings meaning that pupils have time each day to learn and develop outside the classroom. Our co-curricular programme – which features a vast array of clubs, societies and activities each week – is award-winning (picking up the ‘Best of the Best’ accolade from The Week for six consecutive years); our CCF is one of the largest in the UK; and our Duke of Edinburgh programme currently has over 100 pupils completing their Gold or Silver award.

In addition, our timetable features wellbeing lessons, an award-winning Personal Social Development offering, and an hour each week for volunteering in the community. Last year Epsom pupils gave 9,830 hours of their time to help local charities, schools, and community groups.

When pupils aren’t busy with all of the above, they can relax and catch up with friends in their House. We have 13 single-sex Houses for all our pupils from Year 9 upwards (whether they are day pupils or boarders). This combination of single sex accommodation within a co-ed environment gives us the best of both worlds.

The fact our houses are physical buildings, where pupils can step through the door into a space that’s entirely their own, is key to the success of our pastoral programme. This was part of the reason why Epsom was named Independent School of the Year for Student Wellbeing (2022-23).

Sport is central to the College. We have been named the top co-ed school for sport in south east England, and compete in county and national finals in all our major sports across all age groups. Over 22 sports are offered to our pupils, and the aim is to encourage participation for all – we regularly field D and E teams, and see an average of 90% of pupils playing competitive fixtures.

Our focus on delivering an all-round education, that develops the whole child, is regularly celebrated. In the past four years, in both the TES and Independent School of the Year Awards, we have been a finalist in the categories of Boarding School of The Year, Co-Ed School of the Year, SLT of the Year, Creativity in Teaching, Student Wellbeing, Community Initiative, and Sporting Achievement. We were voted the overall winner at the Independent School of the Year awards (2022-23), and the Sunday Times’ most improved school in the UK for 2024.

We hope that you are excited by the opportunity to come and join the fantastic teachers and support staff who work here.

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