Teacher of Business

Holly Lodge High School College of Science; Queen's Head; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Holly Lodge High School College of Science is seeking a dedicated teacher with UK QTS to join our vibrant school community. You will deliver engaging lessons, provide pastoral care, and contribute to the personal development of students as a form tutor.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, high expectations, and a commitment to continuous professional growth within a supportive staff culture. You will work onsite with a passion for your subject and for inspiring learners.

Qualifications

• Good honours degree in a relevant secondary subject.
• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A commitment to ambitious education for all students, regardless of background or starting point.
• A readiness to provide world-class pastoral care and personal development as a form tutor.
• A passion for your subject and for teaching.
• A belief that continuous professional learning, discussion, challenge and feedback drive improvement.
• A willingness to contribute to staff culture through professionalism and warmth.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection, including the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Evidence of dealing effectively with classroom day-to-day issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class pastoral care and personal development as a form tutor.
• Demonstrate safeguarding knowledge and play an active role in child protection protocols.
• Motivate and inspire students through engaging teaching and high expectations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Education

Honours degree in a relevant secondary subject

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Essential Criteria

• Good Honours degree in a relevant Secondary subject
• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• A commitment to ambitious education for all students, regardless of their background or starting point
• A readiness to provide world-class pastoral care and personal development as a form tutor
• A passion for your subject and for teaching
• A belief that none of us are the finished article, and that professional life is about ongoing learning, discussion, challenge, feedback, and continuous improvement
• A willingness to proactively contribute to staff culture through professionalism, discussion, openness, and warmth
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Ability to motivate and inspire students
• Knowledge of and experience in safeguarding and child protection, including the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Evidence of dealing effectively with classroom day-to-day issues

Desirable Criteria

• Extensive subject knowledge
• Excellent classroom practice and planning, including explanation, checking for understanding, student practice, and habits of discussion
• Proficient use of information from lessons, classwork, and formal assessment to inform teaching and future planning