Leader of Economics

Randstad NV; Keynsham; Vor Ort; GBP 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Supportive school community

Staff development

Zusammenfassung

Randstad NV in Bristol seeks a Leader of Economics to steer the KS5 Economics department, drive academic excellence, and shape a challenging curriculum for a diverse student body.

You will deliver engaging lessons, monitor progress, and mentor staff to uphold high standards within a collaborative school environment.

Qualifikationen

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Proven experience teaching Economics to KS5.
• Commitment to high standards of classroom practice and pedagogy.
• Strong belief in inclusivity, ambition, and progress for every single student.
• Excellent communication and the ability to foster a happy, safe, and respectful environment.
• DBS: Registration with the DBS Update Service is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic direction for the Economics department, ensuring an ambitious and rigorous KS5 curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality lessons that challenge students and maintain our exceptional standards of academic assessment.
• Track student progress effectively to ensure every learner fulfils their potential.
• Mentor and collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and raise departmental standards.
• Embed our core values of diversity, respect, and social responsibility within the department.

Kenntnisse

Teaching experience

Communication with parents

Under pressure

Inspiration

Role model

Building rapport

Career driven

Communication skills

Discipline

Empathy

Time management

Behaviour management

Classroom management

Humour

High expectations

KS3 experience

KS4 experience

KS5 experience

A-level knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

GCSE knowledge

Subject knowledge

Motivated

Extracurricular involvement

SEN experience

Set objectives

SIMS experience

Sixth form experience

Teaching assistant experience

Team player

Autonomous working

Years 7-11 experience

Ausbildung

BA Hons (QTS)

BEd

BSc Hons (QTS)

PGCE

QTLS

SCITT

Schools Direct

PGDE (Scotland)

Jobbeschreibung

Leader of Economics

Are you a passionate and visionary educator ready to inspire the next generation of economists? We are seeking an outstanding Leader of Economics to join our high-achieving, diverse, and cohesive school community in the heart of Bristol. If you are driven by academic excellence and committed to ensuring every student reaches their full potential, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

About the position

• Location: Bristol
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Salary: Paid to MPS/UPS scale

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Leadership: Provide strategic direction for the Economics department, ensuring an ambitious and rigorous curriculum at Key Stage 5.
• Teaching & Learning: Deliver high-quality lessons that challenge students and maintain our exceptional standards of academic assessment.
• Student Outcomes: Drive success by tracking student progress effectively to ensure every learner fulfils their potential.
• Staff Mentorship: Inspire and collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and continuously raise departmental standards.
• Ethos & Culture: Embed our core values of diversity, respect, and social responsibility into the heart of the department.

Qualifications & About You

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Proven, successful experience teaching Economics to KS5.
• Commitment to high standards of classroom practice and innovative pedagogy.
• Strong belief in inclusivity, ambition, and progress for every single student.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster a happy, safe, and respectful environment.
• DBS: Registration with the DBS Update Service is desirable.

What we offer

• A competitive salary paid to MPS/UPS scal.
• The opportunity to work with a highly motivated, curious, and respectful student body.
• A warm, professional community that priorities staff well-being and ongoing development.
• The chance to make a tangible, positive impact on young people's lives in a top-performing school.

Company Description

Located in Bristol, our school is a hub of academic, creative, and sporting excellence. We are proud of our diverse community and our reputation for high standards. We believe that children only have one childhood, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to succeed.

experience

Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),QTLS,QTS,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school